Set of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Table Spoons

This is a set of several dinner or table spoons featuring an ornate Art Nouveau aesthetic. The spoons are constructed from a base metal, likely brass or nickel silver, which has been plated in silver, evidenced by the distinct yellowish-gold tarnish (fire-scale or thin plating) visible in the bowls and the dark grey oxidation on the handles. The handles feature a decorative relief pattern consisting of stylized floral motifs and scrolling foliate designs that frame an unmonogrammed central reserve. The craftsmanship shows a high degree of detail in the casting of the floral elements. In terms of condition, these spoons show significant age-related wear; the silver plating is thinning on the high points of the decorative handles, and the bowls exhibit heavy tarnish and possible surface pitting. There is a noticeable horizontal spoon laid across the others that demonstrates the profile of the neck and handle curve. While specific maker's marks are not visible from the front, the style indicates a manufacturing period between the late 19th century and the early 20th century (circa 1890-1910). The overall patina suggests they have been used frequently and stored in a high-sulfur environment, leading to the varied coloration ranging from bright silver to golden-brown and deep charcoal.