1850s era Silver Opium spoon ?

Relichunter1 · Dec 5, 2011

1850's era Silver Opium spoon ?

Not sure what this is but under close examination it appears that this item has a poppy flower engraving/stamped into it. The camp site I found this in was used by Chinese as evidence of opium tins and ceramic broken dishes had been found in the area. Anyones guess is as good as mine. The item is approx. 5 inches long the spoon end is about the size of a quarter.

DCMatt · Dec 7, 2011

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Here is another.

DCMatt

DCMatt · Dec 7, 2011

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OK. I'm convinced. 19th century opium damper scrapping tool. :tard:

Wow...

DCMatt

Relichunter1 · Dec 7, 2011

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Wow !!! :hello2:

Thank you Carolyn for solving this puzzle, I had a gut feeling thats what it was just took a little time. I have read on line that these items are rare so its no wonder none of us knew what it was. DCMatt thanks for looking into it also, I knew that this forum had some sleuths and thought I'd give it a try. Well I am excited as heck :blob7:

about this find..thank you all for helping me out. Cruisin, nice to know your on forum, and thanks for supporting the shop. :icon_thumleft:

Breezie · Dec 7, 2011

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I had no idea the spoon was this small until you posted the pic of the dime with it. After seeing that, and the loop at the end, I agree 100% it is an opium spoon. . . . And we thought all those Victorian "ladies" were wearing chatelaines were for looks! :laughing7:

Nice find, Breezie

Relichunter1 · Dec 7, 2011

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Breezie said:
I had no idea the spoon was this small until you posted the pic of the dime with it. After seeing that, and the loop at the end, I agree 100% it is an opium spoon. . . . And we thought all those Victorian "ladies" were wearing chatelaines were for looks! Nice find, Breezie

Yes I just wonder if it was not only a fashion statement but served some function for those ladies :laughing7:

. . Next time I post a picture I will remember to set a coin next to the item found as it will be easier to determine size. Thanks for responding Breezie. :icon_thumright: