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

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, London 1806, approx 104 grams

George V sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern,…

George V sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, London 1911, approx 157 grams

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

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, London 1794, approx 111 grams

George IV sterling silver basting spoon, single struck Kings…

George IV sterling silver basting spoon, single struck Kings pattern, London 1831, approx 133 grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern…

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern with engraved initial, London 1805, approx 95 grams

George III Scottish sterling silver basting spoon, Old English…

George III Scottish sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern with engraved initials, Edinburgh 1807, approx 100 grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern…

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern with engraved crest, London 1795, approx 133 grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern…

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern with engraved initials, London 1804, approx 117 grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern…

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern with engraved initials, approx 118 grams

Three George III sterling silver 'fiddle pattern' basting…

Three George III sterling silver 'fiddle pattern' basting spoons, English and Irish, early 19th century, comprising a Dublin 1805 spoon, rubbed maker's marks, a thread edged spoon, London 1810 with marks for William Eley I, William Fearn & William Chawner…

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1784, Gs (George Smith (III)), with duty mark, in Old English pattern, total weight 104gm, length 29 cm

Danish silver basting spoon, c.1824-1866 Adam G Fielsted silver…

Danish silver basting spoon, c.1824-1866 Adam G Fielsted silver antique basting spoon, stamped with tri Copenhagen tower mark and makers cypher

George V sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern,…

1921 Sheffield Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, George V, Martin Hall & Co

George V sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, Sheffield 1921, makers Martin Hall & Co, Ltd, 174 grams

Dutch silver asparagus tongs & basting spoon, 306 grams

Dutch Silver Asparagus Tongs & Basting Spoon - 306g

Dutch silver asparagus tongs & basting spoon, 306 grams

Fine pair of Victorian Scottish sterling silver basting spoons,…

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, Edinburgh 1842, John Hay

Fine pair of Victorian Scottish sterling silver basting spoons, single struck Kings pattern, Edinburgh 1842, maker, John hay, 219 grams

Large American sterling silver basting spoon by Crosby Morse &…

Engraved Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by Crosby Morse & Foss

Large American sterling silver basting spoon by Crosby Morse & Foss, handle with engraved bright cut border and 2 aesthetic motifs, 157 grams

Pair of Victorian sterling silver basting spoons, with palm…

Victorian Sterling Silver Palm Tree Basting Spoons

Pair of Victorian sterling silver basting spoons, with palm tree engraved decorations, hallmarked Glasgow 1860, length 32 cm, 263grams

Hester Bateman basting spoons, rare pair of sterling silver…

Rare Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, London 1780

Hester Bateman basting spoons, rare pair of sterling silver basting spoons, Old English pattern of fine quality, London 1780

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1788

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern with engraved crest, London 1788, approx 116 grams

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

Antique George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, London 1808, maker Thomas Dicks, approx 130 grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1812

George III sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread pattern with engraved crest, London 1812, makers William Eley, William Fearn, William Chawner, approx 137 grams

Three large hallmarked sterling silver Georgian basting spoons…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons (Set of 3)

Three large hallmarked sterling silver Georgian basting spoons two by the same maker, but mark rubbed, London 1835. The third probably by William Eaton, London 1827. 30 cm. 409g. (3)

An antique sterling silver King's pattern basting spoon of…

Antique Sterling Silver King's Pattern Basting Spoon, Exeter 1876

An antique sterling silver King's pattern basting spoon of impressive proportions, made by Josiah Williams, Exeter, circa 1876, 37.5 cm long, 230 grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1809

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1809, Il (John Lias), in Old English pattern, with engraved 'B' to terminal, total weight 89gm, length 30.5 cm

William IV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

1834 London Hallmarked Silver Basting Spoon with Monogram

William IV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1834, R.B (Richard Britton), in fiddle pattern, with engraved monogram to terminal, total weight 158gm, length 31 cm

Sterling silver George III basting spoon, Old English pattern…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1808

Sterling silver George III basting spoon, Old English pattern date 1808 London, maker George Wintle weight 117g, length 29.5 cm

Sterling silver basting spoon, William IV Queens pattern by Wm…

William IV Queens Sterling Silver Basting Spoon (1833)

Sterling silver basting spoon, William IV Queens pattern by Wm Eaton, hallmarked London 1833. 201 grams

George III sterling sugar basting spoon London 1809, maker's…

George III Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon (1809)

George III sterling sugar basting spoon London 1809, maker's mark rubbed, monogrammed, length 30 cm, weight 92grams.

A Georgian sterling silver 'Fiddle' pattern basting spoon with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by Charles Boyton, 1829

A Georgian sterling silver 'Fiddle' pattern basting spoon with engraved initials 'W.E.C.' to the handle. By Charles Boyton of London, circa 1829, 29.5 cm high, 110 grams.

George III English sterling silver 'Fiddle & Thread' pattern…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1804

George III English sterling silver 'Fiddle & Thread' pattern basting spoon, by Richard Cooke of London, circa 1804, 30 cm long, 126 grams.

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1792

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1792, Tn (Thomas Northcote), in Old English pattern with engraved monogram to terminal, total weight 121gm, length 32 cm

William IV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

1834 London Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, Fiddle Pattern

William IV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1834, Il//Hl//Cl (John, Henry & Charles Lias), in fiddle pattern, total weight 98gm, length 29.5 cm

Scottish George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked…

Scottish Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1810

Scottish George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1810, makers mark Z (attributed by the Edinburgh Incorporation of Goldsmiths to either Alexander or John Ziegler), in fiddle pattern, the terminal engraved with 'Sursum' above pigeon…

A George III sterling silver basting spoon by George Smith &…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon with Armorial Crest

A George III sterling silver basting spoon by George Smith & William Fearn, London, 1790, engraved with an armorial crest to the heel, 12 cm long, 50gms

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon fiddle pattern with…

Victorian Silver Basting Spoon with Engraved Initials

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon fiddle pattern with engraved initials, London 1863, approx 125 grams

Georgian III sterling silver basting spoon Old English pattern,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1819

Georgian III sterling silver basting spoon Old English pattern, London 1819, approx 108 grams,

Pair Victorian sterling silver basting spoons fiddle pattern…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons with Engraved Crest

Pair Victorian sterling silver basting spoons fiddle pattern with engraved crest, London 1884, approx 325 grams

Irish George III basting spoon, bright cut pattern Dublin 1762…

1762 Irish George III Basting Spoon, Bright Cut Pattern

Irish George III basting spoon, bright cut pattern Dublin 1762 maker J.S. John shields

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1865

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1865, GA (Chawner & Co (George William Adams), total weight 191gm, length 30.5 cm

George III sterling silver basting spoon, London 1794, maker…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1794

George III sterling silver basting spoon, London 1794, maker Benjamin Stephenson, crested to handle, weight 152grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon London 1818, maker…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1818, Mary Chawner Maker

George III sterling silver basting spoon London 1818, maker Mary Chawner, monogrammed, length 30 cm; weight 150grams.

Good George IV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

George IV Silver Basting Spoon, London 1828, Shell Pattern

Good George IV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1828, W.C (William Chawner), in shell, fiddle and thread pattern with engraved initials above an oval bowl, total weight 196gm, length 30.5 cm

An early 19th century Scottish provincial silver basting spoon,…

Scottish Silver Basting Spoon with Monogram - 19th Century

An early 19th century Scottish provincial silver basting spoon, monogrammed to handle, makers mark W. M. Weight 89grams. Length 30 cm

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon London 1847, makers…

Monogrammed Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon London 1847, makers Joseph and Albert Savory, monogrammed, weight 160grams

Georgian Scottish Provincial silver basting spoon marked for…

Georgian Scottish Provincial Silver Basting Spoon, Perth Maker

Georgian Scottish Provincial silver basting spoon marked for Perth, makers Robert Keay and Son, active 1791-1825, length 33 cm; weight 124grams

Sterling silver George III basting spoon, fiddle and shell…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1816

Sterling silver George III basting spoon, fiddle and shell pattern, London 1816, maker William Eley and William Fearn

An Indian Colonial silver basting spoon, fiddle, thread and…

Indian Colonial Silver Basting Spoon, Late 19th Century

An Indian Colonial silver basting spoon, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, monogrammed 'B', Hamilton & Co, Calculta, late 19th century. Weight 165grams.

A sterling silver basting spoon, the bowl well decorated with…

Floral Monogrammed Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

A sterling silver basting spoon, the bowl well decorated with flower, monogrammed on handle, stamped 'PK63'. Weight 183grams.

A silver basting spoon, possibly from Austria or Germany, circa…

17th Century German/Austrian Silver Basting Spoon

A silver basting spoon, possibly from Austria or Germany, circa 17th century. Weight 184grams.

An early 20th century German silver ladle and matching basting…

German Art Nouveau Silver Ladle and Basting Spoon Set

An early 20th century German silver ladle and matching basting spoon, 800 standard, Art Nouveau foliate finial. Weight 365grams

A Dutch silver basting spoon, Dutch provincial, circa 1740.…

1740 Dutch Silver Basting Spoon, Provincial

A Dutch silver basting spoon, Dutch provincial, circa 1740. Weight 238grams

A William IV sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern,…

William IV Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, Boyton London 1834

A William IV sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, monogrammed Jd, Charles Boyton (I) London 1834. Weight 118grams.

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle, thread and…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon with Crest

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, crest on handle, Elizabeth Eaton London 1846. Weight 187grams.

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, John…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1848

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, John James Whiting London 1848. Weight 140grams.

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, well…

Victorian silver basting spoon with St. George engraving

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, well engraved in bowl depicting St George and the dragon, initialled on handle, Charles Wallis London 1853. Weight 152grams.

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, Old English, thread…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1892

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, Old English, thread and shell pattern, John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater London 1892. Weight 220grams.

William III sterling silver basting spoon Hanoverian fiddle…

William III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon with Armorial Engraving

William III sterling silver basting spoon Hanoverian fiddle pattern, engraved armorial to back of handle, maker Thomas Allen, c1698-1702, makers mark struck three times, approx 162 grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon fiddle pattern with…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1817

George III sterling silver basting spoon fiddle pattern with engraved initial, London 1817, approx 91 grams (bowl end damaged)

Pair Dutch silver basting spoons Old English pattern by…

Dutch Silver Basting Spoon Set by Tarner

Pair Dutch silver basting spoons Old English pattern by Johannes Wilhelm Tarner, together with matching fork and tablespoon, approx 421 grams

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1810

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1810, makers mark rubbed, in fiddle pattern, with crest and oval bowl, total weight 128gm, length 29 cm

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1854

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1854, M.C (Mary Chawner), in fiddle pattern, with engraved initials, total weight 131gm, length 31 cm

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, marks rubbed, in Old…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, Old English Pattern

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, marks rubbed, in Old English pattern, total weight 94gm, length 29.5 cm

George III Scottish sterling silver basting spoon hallmarked…

Scottish Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1802

George III Scottish sterling silver basting spoon hallmarked Edinburgh, 1802, J.Mc, in Old English pattern with engraved monogram to handle, total weight 112gm, length 32 cm

Pair of Victorian large basting spoons in sterling silver, by…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons by Lias & Sons

Pair of Victorian large basting spoons in sterling silver, by Henry John Lias & Sons, London 1851-1868. Having a combined weight of 338.7 grams

A pair of sterling silver fiddle and thread pattern basting…

Sterling Silver Basting Spoons and Soup Ladle Set

A pair of sterling silver fiddle and thread pattern basting spoons, Joseph & Albert Savory, London, 1849, and a sterling silver soup ladle, Mary Chawner, London, 1839, total weight the spoons 31 cm long, the ladle 34 cm long

Two various Georgian silver basting spoons including London…

Georgian Silver Basting Spoons, London 1741 & 1812

Two various Georgian silver basting spoons including London 1812, makers Mary and Elizabeth Sumner; and London 1741, maker Samuel Roby, monogrammed, weight 118grams total.

George III sterling silver basting spoon hallmarked London 1812,…

1812 George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon - London Hallmark

George III sterling silver basting spoon hallmarked London 1812, makers mark rubbed, 112 grams

George III Irish sterling silver basting spoon hallmarked…

Irish Silver Basting Spoon, Dublin 1808, Engraved

George III Irish sterling silver basting spoon hallmarked Dublin 1808, maker: Richard Sawyer, Engraved crest and initials to handle,140 grams

Art Noveau Danish silver basting spoon (119g) marked to the…

Danish Art Nouveau Silver Basting Spoon by L.R

Art Noveau Danish silver basting spoon (119g) marked to the base three towers, by makers L.R

George III sterling silver basting spoon Edinburgh 1817, maker…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, Edinburgh 1817

George III sterling silver basting spoon Edinburgh 1817, maker Rettie and Sons, monogrammed, (weight 95grams approx).

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern…

Georgian Silver Basting Spoon with Engraved Crest

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern with engraved crest, marks worn.

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, Engraved 1770

George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern with 2 sets of engraved initials and dated 1770, marks indistinct

George IV sterling silver basting spoon, with armorial London…

George IV Silver Basting Spoon with Armorial, 1828

George IV sterling silver basting spoon, with armorial London c1828 William Chawner, length 30 cm, wt. 136.5g

Sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1809 118g

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Basting Spoon (1809)

Sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1809 118g

A Georgian Irish silver basting spoon, by Elizabeth Bainbridge,…

Georgian Irish Silver Basting Spoon with Salamander Crest

A Georgian Irish silver basting spoon, by Elizabeth Bainbridge, Dublin 1808 of fiddle pattern with engraved salamander crest, length 32 cm, weight 121gms.

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

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1800

A George III silver basting spoon, Old English pattern. London 1800 by Soloman Hougham. 118gm.

William IV sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread…

William IV Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1836

William IV sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle and thread pattern with engraved initial, London 1836

George IV sterling silver basting spoon London 1828, maker…

George IV Silver Basting Spoon, London 1828

George IV sterling silver basting spoon London 1828, maker William Seaman, weight 105grams.

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon by makers Bateman,…

Georgian Bateman Sterling Silver Basting Spoon 1803

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon by makers Bateman, hallmarked PB, AB, WB 1803

William IV Irish sterling silver strainer basting spoon, mark…

Irish Sterling Silver Strainer Basting Spoon, 1833

William IV Irish sterling silver strainer basting spoon, mark of Richard Garbe, Dublin, 1833, fiddle pattern engraved with a crest of a lion and script initials 'Rme', hallmarked, weight 135 grams length 30 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and…

George III sterling silver basting spoon London 1809, maker…

1809 George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by Hougham

George III sterling silver basting spoon London 1809, maker Solomon Hougham, crested, weight 126grams approx.

George III sterling silver basting spoon London 1808, maker…

George III Silver Basting Spoon, London 1808, Solomon Hougham Maker

George III sterling silver basting spoon London 1808, maker Solomon Hougham, crested, weight 116grams approx.

A George III English Provincial silver large basting or…

George III York Silver Basting Spoon, 1803

A George III English Provincial silver large basting or stuffing spoon. By Hampston, Prince & Cattles, York, 1803.

Large 19th century English sterling silver basting spoon fiddle…

Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1821

Large 19th century English sterling silver basting spoon fiddle and shell pattern hallmarks London 1821 maker William Eley & William Fern weighs 200g measures 30.5 cm long.

A pair of Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, Old English…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons with Engraved Initials

A pair of Georgian sterling silver basting spoons, Old English pattern with engraved initials. Maker Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan and James Boult. London, 1804. Height 30 cm

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle thread and…

Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon with Engraved Crest

A Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, fiddle thread and shell pattern with engraved crest. Maker William Theobald. London, 1840. Length 29.5 cm

Georgian Scottish provincial sterling silver basting spoon,…

Georgian Scottish Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, c.1820

Georgian Scottish provincial sterling silver basting spoon, with mark for George Booth Aberdeen, c.1820, in fiddle pattern with engraved crest, total weight 120gm, length 31 cm

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon - 1797 London Hallmark

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1797, Ib, in Hanoverian pattern with engraved crest, total weight 100gm, length 29.5 cm

Handsome George IV Scottish sterling silver basting spoon,…

Glasgow Hallmarked George IV Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Handsome George IV Scottish sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked Glasgow, 1822, M&S (Mitchell & Sons), in Kings pattern with engraved dragon crest, total weight 175gm, length 30 cm

Scottish provincial sterling silver basting spoon, with mark…

Antique Scottish Silver Basting Spoon with Crest

Scottish provincial sterling silver basting spoon, with mark for George Booth of Aberdeen, c.1,800-1825, in fiddle pattern engraved with crest to handle, total weight 120gm, length 30.5 cm (2)

George III Sterling silver basting spoon Kings pattern,…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, Kings Pattern, 1808

George III Sterling silver basting spoon Kings pattern, hallmarked London 1808, maker: William Eley, William Fearn & William Chawner, decorated with etched figural family crest, 194 grams

A George IV sterling silver basting spoon, Queen's pattern,…

George IV Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1823

A George IV sterling silver basting spoon, Queen's pattern, William Eley & William Fearn, London 1823. Weight 207g

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

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1804

A George III sterling silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, monogrammed Il, Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Boult, London 1804. Weight 119g.

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon Chester 1846, makers…

Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1846, Monogrammed

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon Chester 1846, makers John Sutter, monogrammed, weight 125 grams.

A Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, 1802 York date letter,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1802 York

A Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, 1802 York date letter, assayed in London, with maker's mark for Hampston, Prince & Cattles (Hp & C were York makers, no York assay mark; note an additional small 'E' adjacent to the date letter), the spoon in Old…

Pair of George III sterling silver basting spoons, hallmarked…

George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, 1806

Pair of George III sterling silver basting spoons, hallmarked London, 1806, S.H (Solomon Hougham) with tapering handles and tapering oval bowls, total weight 218gm, length 29.5 cm (2)