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 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 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

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 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

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

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.

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

George IV sterling silver basting spoon, Edinburgh 1823, maker…

George IV Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, Edinburgh 1823

George IV sterling silver basting spoon, Edinburgh 1823, maker George Fenwick, monogrammed, Hour Glass pattern. Length 29 cm, weight 125grams approx.

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 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, 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 fine Irish sterling silver basting spoon by William Cummins…

Irish and English Sterling Silver Ladles and Spoon

A fine Irish sterling silver basting spoon by William Cummins of Dublin, 1831. An Irish sterling silver ladle by Richard Sawyer of Dublin, 1807; and an English 18th century sterling silver ladle, London, maker's mark illegible 168 grams total

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

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

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

George IV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, London 1822

George IV sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London, 1822, W.B (William Bateman I), in fiddle pattern, total weight 127gm, length 30 cm

George III hallmarked sterling silver basting spoon, by Richard…

George III Silver Basting Spoon by Richard Crossley (1792-93)

George III hallmarked sterling silver basting spoon, by Richard Crossley, London, 1792-93, 110 grams and 30 cm long

Victorian Exeter basting spoon in sterling silver, marked…

Victorian Exeter Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1857

Victorian Exeter basting spoon in sterling silver, marked Exeter, 1857, James & Josiah Williams approx 112g & 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

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

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

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

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, 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.

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

Antique Regency sterling silver basting spoon, London 1818

1818 London Regency Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Antique Regency sterling silver basting spoon, London 1818

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

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.

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.

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

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1843,…

Antique Silver Basting Spoon, London 1843, Lion Handle

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1843, Ga, in fiddle pattern, with lion engraved to handle, total weight 121gm, length 30 cm

Seven sterling silver basting spoons, various dates and assays

Assorted Sterling Silver Basting Spoons

Seven sterling silver basting spoons, various dates and assays

A large Irish silver basting or ragout spoon. Fiddle pattern…

Irish silver basting spoon with engraved crest, 1805

A large Irish silver basting or ragout spoon. Fiddle pattern with contemporary engraved crest of an armoured hand holding a dagger. John Power, Dublin 1805

William IV sterling silver basting spoon double struck Kings…

Antique Sterling Silver Kings Pattern Basting Spoon, 1835

William IV sterling silver basting spoon double struck Kings pattern, London, 1835, maker, Mary Chawner

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.

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 crest, London 1795, approx 133 grams

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

Large Danish silver basting spoon

Danish Silver Basting Spoon - Large Size

Large Danish silver basting spoon

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, London 1798

Georgian Silver Basting Spoon, London 1798

Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, London 1798

Sterling silver basting spoon by Peter & William Bateman 1810

1810 Bateman Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Sterling silver basting spoon by Peter & William Bateman 1810

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

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 sterling silver basting spoon, London 1866, 30.5 cm in length

London 1866 Sterling Silver Basting Spoon - 30.5cm

A sterling silver basting spoon, London 1866, 30.5 cm in length

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.

Sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1809 118g

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Basting Spoon (1809)

Sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1809 118g

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

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

George III Silver Basting Spoon, Exeter 1809

A George III silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, initialled JEB. Exeter 1809 by William Welch, length 34 cm, 130gms.

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.

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon fiddle back with a…

Antique Silver Basting Spoon and Ladle Set

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon fiddle back with a crest, hallmarked London 1840, maker WE - William Eaton, 32 cm long approx., 136g approx. together with a large George III sterling silver ladle, hallmarked London 1794, maker, dents to bowl, 170g…

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.

Dutch silver asparagus tongs & basting spoon, 306 grams

Dutch Silver Asparagus Tongs & Basting Spoon - 306g

Dutch silver asparagus tongs & basting spoon, 306 grams

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

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

A Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, 1794 London, with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, 1794 London

A Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, 1794 London, with maker's mark for George Smith III & William Fearn, a thread edged Old English spoon with engraved initials to the terminal and hallmarked underside, silver weight 107gr, length 30 cm

A Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, 1784 London, with…

Georgian Silver Basting Spoon with Engraved Crest, 1784 London

A Georgian sterling silver basting spoon, 1784 London, with maker's mark for Richard Crossley, the quality Old English and thread pattern serving spoon with engraved crest to terminal, hallmarked underside, silver weight 130gr, length 29.5 cm

An early Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, 1838 Exeter,…

1838 Exeter Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, John Stone Maker

An early Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, 1838 Exeter, with maker's mark for John stone, in fiddle pattern; hallmarked underside to terminal, silver weight 147gr, length 30.5 cm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,…

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

Pair of George III hallmarked sterling silver basting spoons,…

Pair of George III Silver Basting Spoons, London 1815

Pair of George III hallmarked sterling silver basting spoons, by William Eley & William Fearn, London, 1815, total weight 250 grams and each 30 cm long (2)

Pair of antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver fiddle…

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Basting Spoons (Pair)

Pair of antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver fiddle pattern basting spoons by Thomas Smily London 1871, 305 grams and 30 cm long (2)

Victorian sterling silver Albany pattern basting spoon, tea…

Victorian Albany Silver Spoon Set

Victorian sterling silver Albany pattern basting spoon, tea spoons and tongs mixed marks basting spoon by Francis Higgins, London 1884 approx

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

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

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)

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

Pair of Scottish silver basting spoons, Edinburgh c.1815

Scottish Silver Basting Spoons, Edinburgh 1815

Pair of Scottish silver basting spoons, Edinburgh c.1815

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

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

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked Edinburgh…

Edinburgh 1764 Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by T.A

George III sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked Edinburgh 1764, makers T.A.

Pair Victorian sterling silver basting spoons London 1846,…

Monogrammed Victorian Sterling Silver Basting Spoons

Pair Victorian sterling silver basting spoons London 1846, makers Joseph and Albert Savory, each monogrammed, (weight 380 grams

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 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

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

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

Pair of sterling silver basting spoons, London 1919

Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, London 1919

Pair of sterling silver basting spoons, London 1919

Sterling silver basting spoon London 1868 maker George Angell

Antique George Angell Sterling Silver Basting Spoon 1868 London

Sterling silver basting spoon London 1868 maker George Angell

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1853,…

1853 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Basting Spoon

Victorian sterling silver basting spoon, hallmarked London 1853, approx. 156gr