A long handled spoon, usually 30 to 35 cm long, for scooping up the meat juices in the bottom of the roasting vessel, and pouring them over the meat, to ensure the meat browned as it cooked. Basting spoons date from the 17th century, and the early examples had a tubular tapering handle (to facilitate cooling of the handle) and a spherical end cap. However few early examples survive, as the handles easily dented or fractured and were difficult to repair. Later examples from about 1770 to 1860 had a conventional flat handle as seen on other types of spoons of this period.

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Pair of antique sterling silver basting spoons London 1912

Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoons (London 1912)

Pair of antique sterling silver basting spoons London 1912

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon London 1805

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon - London 1805

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon London 1805

A George III silver basting spoon, Old English pattern,…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1794

A George III silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, initialled; Wm Sumner, London 1794. Weight 111g

Michael Homer, Dublin, 1778 sterling silver basting spoon.…

Dublin Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1778

Michael Homer, Dublin, 1778 sterling silver basting spoon. Weight 85 grams

Charles Lias, London, 1840 sterling silver fiddle pattern…

London Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, 1840-1844 (2)

Charles Lias, London, 1840 sterling silver fiddle pattern basting spoon together with another fiddle pattern basting spoon, Robert Williams Exter, 1844 (2). Total weight 256 grams

A George III silver basting spoon, Old English pattern by Peter…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1800

A George III silver basting spoon, Old English pattern by Peter & William Bateman. London 1800. Weight 105gms. Length 32 cm

Sterling silver Old English patterned basting spoon. London…

Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1808

Sterling silver Old English patterned basting spoon. London 1808. George III

A Victorian silver Hanoverian pattern basting spoon. Maker…

Victorian Silver Hanoverian Basting Spoon

A Victorian silver Hanoverian pattern basting spoon. Maker William Eaton London 1842. Weight 164 gm.

A pair Georgian silver basting spoons, London 1826, by William…

Georgian Silver Basting Spoons, London 1826

A pair Georgian silver basting spoons, London 1826, by William Eley & William Fearn. Length 30 cm. Weight 292

A George III silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread pattern,…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1814, 150g

A George III silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread pattern, crested; Wm Eaton, London 1814. Wt 150g

Antique Regency sterling silver basting spoon, London 1818

1818 London Regency Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Antique Regency sterling silver basting spoon, London 1818

Two Old English pattern sterling silver basting spoons, John &…

Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoons

Two Old English pattern sterling silver basting spoons, John & Henry Lias, London 1819; WC, Dublin 1826, each with a drop heel, 228 grs total weight of silver

A George III sterling silver basting spoon, Solomon Hougham,…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1807

A George III sterling silver basting spoon, Solomon Hougham, London 1807 98 grms

A George III silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, initialled;…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, Exeter 1812

A George III silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, initialled; Joseph Hicks, Exeter 1812. Weight approx 105g.

George III silver basting spoon, London 1784, approx 3.5oz troy

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1784

George III silver basting spoon, London 1784, approx 3.5oz troy

A pair of George III silver basting spoons, London 1780, maker…

Hester Bateman George III Silver Basting Spoons 1780

A pair of George III silver basting spoons, London 1780, maker Hester Bateman, approx 7oz troy

Sterling silver Kings pattern basting spoon London 1839

1839 London Kings Pattern Silver Basting Spoon

Sterling silver Kings pattern basting spoon London 1839

A George III silver basting spoon. Maker George Smith III &…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1791

A George III silver basting spoon. Maker George Smith III & William Fearn. London 1791. 117gm.

A George III silver Hanoverian pattern basting spoon. Maker T.…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1805

A George III silver Hanoverian pattern basting spoon. Maker T.Barket-Leary. London 1805. 74gm.

Large Silver basting spoon, Marked D.Anderson 830

D. Anderson 830 Silver Basting Spoon

Large Silver basting spoon, Marked D.Anderson 830

Irish sterling silver basting spoon, Dublin 1760, maker R.T, 31.…

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, Dublin 1760

Irish sterling silver basting spoon, Dublin 1760, maker R.T, 31.5 cm

Sterling silver basting spoon Georgian, marks rubbed, 18.5 cm…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, Rubbed Marks, 18.5cm

Sterling silver basting spoon Georgian, marks rubbed, 18.5 cm long approx.

Pair of sterling silver fiddle pattern basting spoons…

Antique Silver Basting Spoons, London 1834 & 1836

Pair of sterling silver fiddle pattern basting spoons hallmarked London 1834 & 1836, maker Mary Chawner. Approx 31.5 cm long and total weight approx 290 grams (2)

Sterling silver basting spoon by Peter & William Bateman 1810

1810 Bateman Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Sterling silver basting spoon by Peter & William Bateman 1810

A pair of lily pattern basting spoons, and a sauce ladle. Maker:…

Lily Basting Spoons and Sauce Ladle Set by L.A

A pair of lily pattern basting spoons, and a sauce ladle. Maker: L.A

Sterling silver basting spoon by Hester Bateman, London 1784

Hester Bateman's 1784 Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Sterling silver basting spoon by Hester Bateman, London 1784

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, London 1820, makers I.L.…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1820

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, London 1820, makers I.L. and H.L.

Large Mexican silver basting spoon, the estate of Cynthia…

Mexican Silver Basting Spoon from McCall-Power Russell Estate

Large Mexican silver basting spoon, the estate of Cynthia McCall-power Russell

A William IV silver basting spoon London 1837

1837 London silver basting spoon, William IV era

A William IV silver basting spoon London 1837

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, London 1798

Georgian Silver Basting Spoon, London 1798

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, London 1798

An Edwardian silver basting spoon, Old English pattern;…

Edwardian Silver Basting Spoon, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1903

An Edwardian silver basting spoon, Old English pattern; Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1903. Weight approx 150g

An early Victorian silver basting spoon, fiddle & thread…

Victorian Silver Basting Spoon, London 1837

An early Victorian silver basting spoon, fiddle & thread pattern; Wm Eaton, London 1837. Weight approx 190g

Pair George III Irish sterling silver basting spoons Dublin…

Irish Sterling Silver Spoons Set, 1816 Dublin

Pair George III Irish sterling silver basting spoons Dublin 1816, together with three Irish sterling silver tablespoon and dessert spoon, all with bright cut handles

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pair of basting…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, London 1878

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pair of basting spoons in the fiddle pattern. London, 1878, maker Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd London, 1836, maker indecipherable, condition good, minor scratches. Length 30.5 cm weight 292g

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pair of basting…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, Exeter 1863/1876

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pair of basting spoons in the fiddle pattern. Exeter, 1863 & 1876, maker Josiah Williams & Co, condition good, slight scratches, age related wear. Length 32 cm weight 241g

Irish hallmarked sterling silver Victorian basting spoons in…

Irish Sterling Silver Victorian Basting Spoon, 1835

Irish hallmarked sterling silver Victorian basting spoons in the fiddle pattern. Dublin, 1835, maker Richard Garde, condition good, slight scratches, age related wear. Length 25.5 cm weight 173g

Sterling silver basting spoon London 1821 maker Wb

1821 London Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by Wb Maker

Sterling silver basting spoon London 1821 maker Wb

George II silver basting spoon. Maker-Robert Wilson, Edinburgh…

George II Silver Basting Spoon by Robert Wilson, Edinburgh 1747

George II silver basting spoon. Maker-Robert Wilson, Edinburgh 1747. 110 grams

George I silver basting spoon. Maker: Robert Wilson, spoon…

George I Edinburgh Silver Basting Spoon, 1725

George I silver basting spoon. Maker: Robert Wilson, spoon Edinburgh 1725. 100 grams

Pair of Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, London circa…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, London 1803

Pair of Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, London circa 1803

Victorian Queen's pattern basting spoon & sterling silver fish…

Victorian Silver Spoon and Fish Server Set

Victorian Queen's pattern basting spoon & sterling silver fish server. (2 items)

Large Continental silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread…

Continental Silver Fiddle & Thread Basting Spoon

Large Continental silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread pattern

A pair of sterling silver basting spoons. Maker Thomas James,…

Sterling Silver Basting Spoons by Thomas James, London 1810

A pair of sterling silver basting spoons. Maker Thomas James, London 1810

Sterling silver basting spoon maker E Letham London 1807

1807 London Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by E Letham

Sterling silver basting spoon maker E Letham London 1807

A George III provincial silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern,…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, 1799, Joseph Hicks, Exeter

A George III provincial silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, monogrammed; Joseph Hicks, Exeter 1799. Length 30 cm. Weight approx 100g.

Large Danish silver basting spoon

Danish Silver Basting Spoon - Large Size

Large Danish silver basting spoon

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon

Victorian Silver Basting Spoon

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon

A large Queen Anne/George I Britannia standard basting spoon.…

Georgian Britannia Basting Spoon by Samuel Hitchcock, 1714

A large Queen Anne/George I Britannia standard basting spoon. Maker Samuel Hitchcock. London 1714. 180gms.

A sterling silver basting spoon. Maker William Eley and William…

William Eley and William Chawner Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

A sterling silver basting spoon. Maker William Eley and William Chawner 1814. 102gms.

A William IV sterling silver basting spoon. Maker Morris…

Morris Brothers William IV Basting Spoon, 1825

A William IV sterling silver basting spoon. Maker Morris Brothers 1825. 192gms.

Pair of Georgian sterling silver basting spoons C.1796 30.5 cm…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, C.1796 (Pair)

Pair of Georgian sterling silver basting spoons C.1796 30.5 cm approx 269g approx(2)

A pair of William IV silver basting spoons; fiddle pattern;…

William IV Silver Basting Spoons by Mary Chawner, London

A pair of William IV silver basting spoons; fiddle pattern; Mary Chawner, London, 1835. Length 30 cm. Weight 270g.

A Victorian silver basting spoon; fiddle and thread pattern;…

Victorian Silver Basting Spoon, Mary Chawner, London 1840

A Victorian silver basting spoon; fiddle and thread pattern; Mary Chawner, London, 1840. Length 30.5 cm. Weight 160g.

A George IV sterling silver Feather Edge basting spoon by J.…

Sterling Silver Basting Spoon and Cream Ladle Set

A George IV sterling silver Feather Edge basting spoon by J. McKay, Edinburgh and a George III cream ladle by Hester Bateman, London 1782 (2)

Sterling basting spoon, London 1828-29 maker T Cox Savory

London Sterling Basting Spoon by T Cox Savory (1828-29)

Sterling basting spoon, London 1828-29 maker T Cox Savory

Sterling basting spoon, London 1829-30, maker CO

London 1829 Sterling Basting Spoon by CO

Sterling basting spoon, London 1829-30, maker CO

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon hallmarked London 1852,…

1852 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Basting Spoon with Armorial Handle

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon hallmarked London 1852, with armorial to handle, 174 grams approx,

A Scottish pair of George IV sterling silver fancy King?s…

Scottish King's Pattern Silver Basting Spoons (1826)

A Scottish pair of George IV sterling silver fancy King?s pattern basting spoons by Mitchell & Sons, Glasgow 1826

Pair of sterling silver basting spoons, London 1919

Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, London 1919

Pair of sterling silver basting spoons, London 1919

A stunning very early Victorian Queen's (or Rosette) pattern…

Early Victorian Engraved Armorials Basting Spoon by William Bateman

A stunning very early Victorian Queen's (or Rosette) pattern basting spoon of exceptional quality with period engraved armorial. Maker: William Bateman. London, 1838

A George III sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern with…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, Fiddle Pattern, 1800

A George III sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern with period script initials of exceptional gauge. Maker: William Eley and William Fearn. London, 1,800

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1842,…

1842 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Basting Spoon - 141g

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1842, 141gms approx.

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1809,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1809, 112g

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1809, 112ms approx., 29 cm long approx.

Sterling silver fiddle thread and shell basting spoon, London…

1857 London Sterling Silver Basting Spoon with Fiddle Thread Shell

Sterling silver fiddle thread and shell basting spoon, London 1857

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VIII basting spoon in…

Edward VIII Sterling Silver Kings Pattern Basting Spoon

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VIII basting spoon in the Kings pattern. Birmingham, 1907, maker Elkington & Co Ltd. Condition good, minor age related Ware. Length 34.5 cm. Weight 211g

English hallmarked sterling silver Hanovarian basting spoon…

Sterling Silver Hanovarian Basting Spoon, Rats Tail Pattern

English hallmarked sterling silver Hanovarian basting spoon designed in the rats tail pattern, with a double drop back. Marks rubbed. Condition good, age related wear. Length 35.5 cm. Weight 190g

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian basting spoon in…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1846

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian basting spoon in the fiddle pattern, monogrammed 'C'. London, 1846, maker John James Whiting. Condition good, minor dents & age expected wear. Length 31 cm. Weight 145g

Sterling silver Old English pattern basting spoon, London 1808

1808 London Old English Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Sterling silver Old English pattern basting spoon, London 1808

A pair of Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, London…

Georgian Silver Basting Spoons with Armorials

A pair of Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, London 1787/8, with maker's mark for probably Richard Crossley, the Old English pattern spoons of elegant long stemmed form with armorials to the finials; crisply hallmarked underside, silver weight 220gr…

A pair Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, 1795 London, by…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons - Old English Shell Pattern

A pair Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, 1795 London, by Thomas Hatton, Old English shell pattern, length 31 cm. Total weight 281gms

Pair of Scottish silver basting spoons, Edinburgh c.1815

Scottish Silver Basting Spoons, Edinburgh 1815

Pair of Scottish silver basting spoons, Edinburgh c.1815

An English silver basting spoon, by George Jackson & David…

English Silver Basting Spoon with Eagle Crested Handle

An English silver basting spoon, by George Jackson & David Fullerton 1911, with fiddle back and engraved eagle crested handle, 157 grams

A fiddle pattern silver basting spoon, monogram MW on handle,…

Mary Sumner 1808 Fiddle Pattern Silver Basting Spoon Monogrammed MW

A fiddle pattern silver basting spoon, monogram MW on handle, maker: Mary Sumner, London, 1808, 124gm.

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked Exeter 1848,…

Exeter Hallmarked Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon (1848)

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked Exeter 1848, 30 cm long approx.

A fine pair of George III sterling silver basting spoons, 1785…

George III Silver Basting Spoons, 1785 London, William Sutton Maker

A fine pair of George III sterling silver basting spoons, 1785 London, with rare incuse mark, and maker's mark for William Sutton, in Old English design, crisply hallmarked to stems. Provenance: Purchased from Kevin Murray silver for $2200, silver weight…

A long Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle and…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon 1798

A long Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread pattern with hallmarks London 1798. Makers Ely & Fearn. Length 30.5 cm

5pcs Georgian sterling silver serving spoons c.1,800 - 1830.…

Georgian Sterling Silver Serving Spoons Set

5pcs Georgian sterling silver serving spoons c.1,800 - 1830. Various makers and date marks, comprising of 1 basting spoon, 1 ladle and 3 table spoons basting spoon. Length 30 cm. Total. Weight 413gms

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1801,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1801

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1801, maker P, A & W Bateman, 31.5 cm approx.

Scottish hallmarked sterling silver George IV pair of basting…

Scottish Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, George IV, Husk Pattern

Scottish hallmarked sterling silver George IV pair of basting spoons in the King's Husk pattern, monogrammed 'Rr'. Glasgow, 1824, maker Mitchell & Sons. Condition: excellent to good, minor age related wear. Length 31 cm. Weight 382g

A pair of Victorian sterling silver basting spoons by John…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons by John Henry Lias

A pair of Victorian sterling silver basting spoons by John Henry Lias, London 1839, in fiddle thread and shell design, 314 grams

Two Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, 1768 and 1818…

Georgian Silver Basting Spoons, London 1768 & 1818

Two Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, 1768 and 1818 London, with maker's mark for William & Thomas Chawner, and; John & Henry Lias, respectively, an Old English spoon and a later large fiddle pattern spoon, hallmarked underside to both. Silver…

A matching mixed pair of sterling silver basting spoons, 1895,…

Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, London 1895/1897

A matching mixed pair of sterling silver basting spoons, 1895, 1897 London, with maker's marks for George Myers, and Charles Boyton, Old English spoons, crisply hallmarked to finials. Silver weight 305gr. Length 30 cm

A fine pair of George III sterling silver basting spoons, 1817…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoons

A fine pair of George III sterling silver basting spoons, 1817 London, with maker's marks for Thomas Wilkes Barker, elegant Old English spoons with pointed tips, with engraved griffins to the terminals & Hallmarked underside. Silver weight 174gr. Length…

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, marked SG EW, London,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1792

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, marked SG EW, London, 1792, approx 30 cm long, 102g

Antique Irish silver basting spoon, hallmarked Dublin 1810m…

Antique Irish Silver Basting Spoon, Dublin 1810

Antique Irish silver basting spoon, hallmarked Dublin 1810m maker JP John Power, 117g approx., 31 cm long

William lV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London…

1831 London Hallmarked William IV Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

William lV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1831, 104g approx., 28 cm long

Large Victorian sterling silver basting spoon by George Adams…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by George Adams, 1865

Large Victorian sterling silver basting spoon by George Adams of Chawners marked London, 1865, GA approx 30 cm long, 141g

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon by Peter and Anne…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1796

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon by Peter and Anne Bateman, London 1796, approx. 130gr

Sterling silver basting spoon by Charles Boyton, hallmark for…

1839 London Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by Charles Boyton

Sterling silver basting spoon by Charles Boyton, hallmark for London 1839

A William IV sterling silver Fiddle pattern basting spoon,…

William IV Sterling Silver Basting Spoon with Bishop's Crest

A William IV sterling silver Fiddle pattern basting spoon, engraved with a Bishop's crest by Jonathan Hayne, London 1834

A fine collection of Georgian and later silver basting spoons,…

Georgian & Later Silver Basting Spoons (7)

A fine collection of Georgian and later silver basting spoons, comprising, a pair by William Theobalds, London 1836 with an early Victorian example by the same maker, London 1842, the others by Adey Bellamy London 1827, maker in London 1814, George Smith…

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1811

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1811, maker Naphatali Hart, 130 grams

Two Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, hallmarked London…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, London 1789-1792

Two Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, hallmarked London 1789 and 1792

Georgian silver basting spoon and tablespoon, hallmarked London…

Georgian Silver Basting and Tablespoon, London 1790/1789

Georgian silver basting spoon and tablespoon, hallmarked London 1790 and 1789

Sterling silver basting spoon

Silver Basting Spoon

Sterling silver basting spoon

A George III sterling silver basting spoon, 1826 Exeter, with…

1826 George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by William Woodman

A George III sterling silver basting spoon, 1826 Exeter, with early maker's mark for William Woodman, a fiddle pattern spoon with an engraved terminal, hallmarked underside, silver weight 149gr length 32 cm