Lot 0120A

Moche Silver & Copper Drug Spoons - Avians & Jaguar

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Tableware & Barware

Sold

Pair of Moche Copper Coca Spoons w/ Bird Finials: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A fabulous pair of bronze spoons (also called lime spoons), used to prepare lime powder in order to enhance the hallucinogenic properties of drugs like c

2021Pair of Moche Copper Coca Spoons w/ Bird FinialsSee Sold Price

Sold

Moche Copper Silver Alloy Bowl w/ Dimpled Walls: **Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 100 to 700 CE. A simple yet refined bowl, hammered from a sheet of copper silver alloy to present a conical form wit

2024Moche Copper Silver Alloy Bowl w/ Dimpled WallsSee Sold Price

Sold

Hand-Forged Iron, Copper, Brass & Silver Spoon: Arts & Crafts hand-forged iron spoon with hammered copper, brass and silver. Unsigned. 10.25" x 3.75". We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unles

2017Hand-Forged Iron, Copper, Brass & Silver SpoonSee Sold Price

Sold

silver plate punch set: silver plate punch set including a one-piece punch bowl with raised grape and leaf decorated rim; round footed tray and a set of twelve cups, silver on copper,and a big spoon. Bowl is 16.5" diameter a

2022silver plate punch setSee Sold Price

Sold

Tudor Seal-Topped Spoon with Fleur-de-Lis Maker's Mark: 16th century A.D. A silver or tin-plated copper-alloy spoon composed of a tapering stem with irregular hexagonal cross-section, balustered terminal with discoid seal top and oval-shaped bowl stamped w

2022Tudor Seal-Topped Spoon with Fleur-de-Lis Maker's MarkSee Sold Price

Sold

HS Silver Plated Serving Fork & Spoon: HS silver plated copper serving for and spoon. Both pieces trademarked to undersides. Spoon measures approx. 12 x 3.25 inches. Fork measures approx.12.25 x 3.25 inches. Surface wear to each pieces con

2023HS Silver Plated Serving Fork & SpoonSee Sold Price

Sold

Roman Copper Cochlearium Spoon for Snails: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. This is a fine copper spoon with traces of silver known as a cochlearium, designed specifically for eating snails or shellf

2021Roman Copper Cochlearium Spoon for SnailsSee Sold Price

Sold

Group Lot 6 Tableware, Sterling Silver, EPNS, More: 3 sterling silver spoons, one hallmarked PN and H with lion passant , the other spoons marked .925 sterling 1.69 ozt all app 6 in long. ENPS spoon, silver plate over copper candle snuffer , plate divi

2023Group Lot 6 Tableware, Sterling Silver, EPNS, MoreSee Sold Price

Sold

Falick Novick bowl and spoon: Falick Novick bowl and spoon Chicago, IL hammered copper with silver wash impressed mark 3"h x 10.25"dia

2023Falick Novick bowl and spoonSee Sold Price

Sold

ELEVEN STERLING SILVER SOUVENIR SPOONS: Plus one copper spoon, subjects as shown. Measure 4.5 to 6.125 inches. Total weight 9.64 ozt. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.

2021ELEVEN STERLING SILVER SOUVENIR SPOONSSee Sold Price

Sold

Tlingit Hammered Copper Spoon: with a raved carved onto handle; a silver whirling log is inlaid on handle while a copper whirling log is placed in spoon, length 11.5 in.second quarter 20th century

2017Tlingit Hammered Copper SpoonSee Sold Price

Sold

Lot 8 Silver On Copper Ice Bucket & More: Includes ornately detailed silver plated ice bucket with lid, handles and feet. Ice bucket marked silver on copper. Also includes 3 silver toned sampler bowls with spoons and 1 rectangular silver tone

2018Lot 8 Silver On Copper Ice Bucket & MoreSee Sold Price

Sold

Four Large George III and George IV Silver Serving Spoons: Four Large George III and George IV Silver Serving Spoonsthe largest spoon with integral sifter to bowl, worn maker's mark, retailer mark of Edward Twycross, Dublin, 1812 date mark, avian engraved des

2022Four Large George III and George IV Silver Serving SpoonsSee Sold Price

Sold

PAIR COVERED SERVING DISHES & (2) SPOON WARMERS: Serving dishes are silver plated and silver over copper. Removable handles. unmarked 5 x 11 1/2 x 9 inches. Nautilus-form spoon warmers are hallmarked. 6 x 6 x 4 inches. Provenance: Knox Mansion / Orc

2024PAIR COVERED SERVING DISHES & (2) SPOON WARMERSSee Sold Price

Sold

Copper & Silver Plate Kitchenware: This group includes an English silver plated spoon warmer in the form of an egg, a small sterling bell, and (8) pieces of copper; all are hand-soldered.

2021Copper & Silver Plate KitchenwareSee Sold Price

Sold

2 Pc Danish Modern Style Salad Serving Set Silver on Copper & 1 Sheffield Ladle: 2 Pc Danish Modern Style Salad Serving Set Silver on Copper size fork 12 3/8 in. x 3 3/8 in. ; spoon 12 1/4 in. x 3 3/8 in. & 1 Sheffield Ladle size 12 in. x 3 5/8 in. .

20222 Pc Danish Modern Style Salad Serving Set Silver on Copper & 1 Sheffield LadleSee Sold Price

Related Tableware & Barware

A Set of Large Silver Spoons, Joseph & Nathaniel Richardson: Circa 1790, all double stamped and with bright-cut decoration and shells at the bowl back. Three are monogrammed M.D. and two are E.D.  Dimensions: each is 9 1/4" long, the total approximate

4 days LeftA Set of Large Silver Spoons, Joseph & Nathaniel Richardson

$400

16 Pieces sterling silver spoons, total weight 2.35 Troy Oz.: 16 Pieces sterling silver spoons, total weight 2.35 Troy Oz.

4 days Left16 Pieces sterling silver spoons, total weight 2.35 Troy Oz.

$25

Antique Silver Spoon Server & Tong 36pc LOT 680g: An estate collection of assorted antique English sterling silver serving utensils. The lot includes (19) demitasse spoons, (2) soup spoons, (1) serving spoon, (1) long serving spoon, (2) sugar spoons,

May 29, 2024Antique Silver Spoon Server & Tong 36pc LOT 680g

$50

A Set of Five Silver Spoons, Richard Humphreys: A set of five large spoons with good bright-cut decoration, a shell decoration bowl and matching R.P monogram, by Richard Humphreys (1749-1832, Wilmington, Delaware; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Dimen

4 days LeftA Set of Five Silver Spoons, Richard Humphreys

$750

Two Silver Spoons by John Burt: Two spoons by John Burt (1692 - 1745) c. 1740, with 'rat tail' decoration to the bowl, marked a the stem "John Burt", monogramed at the back of the handle "G I.E" Dimension

4 days LeftTwo Silver Spoons by John Burt

$400

Eleven American Coin Silver Spoons: An assorted lot, comprising: a 5 1/2” spoon marked “WH”, a 9” fiddle back serving spoon by “H B Prescott, a c.1750 8 1/2” spoon marked “R * M” with feat

4 days LeftEleven American Coin Silver Spoons

$70

Peter, Ann & Wm Bateman, Peter & Ann Bateman Sterling Silver Spoons, Sugar Tongs 1796, 1802,1803, L: Peter, Ann & Wm Bateman, Peter & Ann Bateman Sterling Silver Spoons, Sugar Tongs 1796, 1802,1803, L 5" 3 pcs | Teaspoon by Peter, Ann & William Bateman 1803. Peter & Ann Bateman 1796 teaspoon. Georgia

20 hrs LeftPeter, Ann & Wm Bateman, Peter & Ann Bateman Sterling Silver Spoons, Sugar Tongs 1796, 1802,1803, L

$50

Peter Anne & William Bateman Silver Spoon 16pc SET: A set of sixteen antique English Georgian sterling silver demitasse spoons by Peter, Anne, and William Bateman, London. Nine of them feature monogrammed handles. Combined approximate silver weight is

May 29, 2024Peter Anne & William Bateman Silver Spoon 16pc SET

$50

Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Spoons London 1839: Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Spoons London 1839. William Eaton. Length 12 cm. Weight 48.3 Reserve: $69.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $63.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International

5 hrs LeftPair of Victorian Solid Silver Spoons London 1839

$55

Two Sterling Silver Spoons: Two (2) sterling silver spoons, comprising one long stirrer-form with floral end [12" L] and one teaspoon [5" L]. 2.8 ozt.

Jun 01, 2024Two Sterling Silver Spoons

$10

Vintage Navajo Plain Silver Spoon: Sterling Silver | | Vintage Navajo Plain Silver Spoon | Navajo Native American Southwest Indian Jewelry | Good (no breaks or damages) | Approximate Weight: 16 Grams | Spoon: .75" x 5.5" |

Jun 02, 2024Vintage Navajo Plain Silver Spoon

$60

A Silver Spoon, Philip Syng, Philadelphia c. 1750-60: A large spoon with shell decorated bowl and monogram S.H. Stamped mark as pictured.    Dimensions: 8 1/4" long. The approximate weight is 1.9 troy ounces.    Proven

4 days LeftA Silver Spoon, Philip Syng, Philadelphia c. 1750-60

$150

A Silver Spoon by Benjamin Wynkoop, New York: By Benjamin Wynckoop (1673-1751), NY, an 8" table spoon c. 1710, with rattail decorated bowl, and dognose handle, with heart "W.K B" mark at the stem, monogrammed at the back

4 days LeftA Silver Spoon by Benjamin Wynkoop, New York

$400

South East Asian Hallmarked Silver Spoon: South East Asia silver spoon, chased bowl with buddha in center surrounded by lotus floral work, handle engraved with buddha. Hallmarked with character marks. Weight: 74 grams. Dimensions: 7"L x 2"W

23 hrs LeftSouth East Asian Hallmarked Silver Spoon

$10

19c Chinese Export silver SPOON scholars hallmarked: 19th century Chinese export silver spoon with the handle decorated in low relief with 2 scholars in a typical landscape of thatched hut and rocks. Excellent crisp work, in very good condition, pleasan

7 days Left19c Chinese Export silver SPOON scholars hallmarked

$55

Vintage Classic Wm Rogers Oneida Sterling Silver Spoon Ring sz 9: Vintage Classic Wm Rogers Oneida Sterling Silver Spoon Ring sz 9 Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or pictur

4 days LeftVintage Classic Wm Rogers Oneida Sterling Silver Spoon Ring sz 9

$38

More Items in Tableware & Barware

(After) Gorham Sterling Silver Snake Pitcher: DESCRIPTION: Silver pitcher (after a piece by Gorham), the body and handle formed as coiled snakes. Marks at underside. Total weight: 1064 g CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 10.25" W: 5" L

May 23, 2024(After) Gorham Sterling Silver Snake Pitcher

$4,250

Tiffany & Co. Olympian Sterling Punch Set, 15 Pcs.: Tiffany & Co. Olympian Sterling Silver 15 Piece Punch Set. This American punch service for 12 by Tiffany & Co. New York, NY, was manufactured 1891-1902 and 1947-1956. The punch bowl is decorated with

3 days LeftTiffany & Co. Olympian Sterling Punch Set, 15 Pcs.

$13,000

German "Cockatoo" Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker: German Novelty "Cockatoo" Sterling Silver Cocktail Shakercontemporary, in the form of a realistically detailed cockatoo, the mouth a faux spout fitted with a chained acorn "stopper&quot

3 days LeftGerman "Cockatoo" Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker

$3,000

PABLO PICASSO CHOPE VISAGE (A.R. 434) POTTERY JUG: Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881-1973), Chope visage (A.R. 434), painted earthenware ceramic, jug or pitcher decorated with a blue face, stamped 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura Plein Feu, with painted marks

19 hrs LeftPABLO PICASSO CHOPE VISAGE (A.R. 434) POTTERY JUG

$2,500

HEREND PORCELAIN TEA SERVICE, 20TH C.: HEREND PORCELAIN TEA SERVICE, 20TH C. (ONE CUP RESTORED)

3 days LeftHEREND PORCELAIN TEA SERVICE, 20TH C.

$225

Tiffany "Shell & Thread" sterling flatware set: Tiffany "Shell & Thread" sterling flatware set, Designed 1905, (177) pieces, comprising (12) each: dinner hollow knives with stainless blades, 10"l, dinner forks, 7.5"l, place spoons, 7"l, luncheon ho

19 hrs LeftTiffany "Shell & Thread" sterling flatware set

$6,000

Tiffany & Co., sterling flatware service: Tiffany & Co., sterling flatware service, Introduced 1956, USA, probably "Salem" pattern. service for 12, (81) pieces, including (12) dinner knives, 7.5", (12) soup spoons, 6.5", (10) dinner forks, 10

19 hrs LeftTiffany & Co., sterling flatware service

$1,700

Huge 115pc Fiddle Thread Sterling Silver Unmonnogrammed 142.6ozt Flatware Service Set London 20th: Huge 115pc Fiddle Thread Sterling Silver Unmonnogrammed 142.6ozt Flatware Service Set London 20th Century Hallmarks Georgian Design. Estate discovery assembled set with a varietyof 20th century London

3 days LeftHuge 115pc Fiddle Thread Sterling Silver Unmonnogrammed 142.6ozt Flatware Service Set London 20th

$3,500

Decanter, BPCG, Amethyst Cut To Vaseline: Decanter, Brilliant Period Cut Glass, Amethyst Cut To Vaseline, 17.25" x 5.5", Pattern #HF303 By Val St. Lambert, Circa 1908, Beautiful Eiffel Shape, Pattern Cut Stopper, The Estate Of Jean & Ralph Bo

3 days LeftDecanter, BPCG, Amethyst Cut To Vaseline

$900

(12) Minton dinner plates, Barbara Walters Coll.: (12) Minton dinner plates, Barbara Walters Coll., First quarter 20th c., England, gilt porcelain with raised foliate pattern, maker's mark, retailer name "T. Goode & Co.", n. H4961 to underside, in cl

19 hrs Left(12) Minton dinner plates, Barbara Walters Coll.

$950

172 Piece Set of Herend "Queen Victoria" Porcelain Dinnerware Set: 172 Piece Set of Herend "Queen Victoria" Porcelain Dinnerware Set to include 12 soups having double handles, 20 teacups, 14 salad plates, 20 teacups, 12 soup saucers, 18 teacup saucers, 33 soups, 12 d

3 days Left172 Piece Set of Herend "Queen Victoria" Porcelain Dinnerware Set

$5,500

LARGE WEDGWOOD DINNERWARE SERVICE QUEENSWARE PATTERN: LARGE WEDGWOOD DINNERWARE SERVICE QUEENSWARE PATTERN, 20TH C. (8) 10" PLATES, (16) 8" PLATES (1 CHIPPED), (16) CUPS/SAUCERS, COFFEE POT, TEA POT, (2) CREAMERS, (2) COVERED SUGAR (1 LID CHIPPED)

3 days LeftLARGE WEDGWOOD DINNERWARE SERVICE QUEENSWARE PATTERN

$30

Grandma Moses (American, 1860-1961) The Old Oaken Bucket in Spring, 1944: Grandma Moses (American, 1860-1961) The Old Oaken Bucket in Spring, 1944 oil on masonite signed Moses. (lower left) 21 1/4 x 35 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Estate of Paul

1 day LeftGrandma Moses (American, 1860-1961) The Old Oaken Bucket in Spring, 1944

$35,000

1959 WU CHANGSHUO FLOWERS & FRUITS PAINTING ALBUM: Artist: Wu Changshuo (September 12, 1844 - November 29, 1927) Bamboo Forest Ink and color on paper, consist of 8 Paintings Album Painting (Sight): Length: 33.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Dated: 1972 (in asump

18 hrs Left1959 WU CHANGSHUO FLOWERS & FRUITS PAINTING ALBUM

$1,200

Decanter, Flask Shape, BPCG, Amethyst Cut To Clear: Decanter, Flask Shape, Brilliant Period Cut Glass, Amethyst Cut To Clear, 12.75" x 7" x 3", Attributed To Stevens & Williams, Engraved Floral Design, Pattern Engraved Stopper, Ray Cut Base, The Estate

3 days LeftDecanter, Flask Shape, BPCG, Amethyst Cut To Clear

$550

Imperial Collection Faberge Egg Edition Decanter & Glasses: The case is made of metal alloy, covered with green enamel to appear as malachite, and decorated with gilded elements and colored crystals. The decanters are made at the old Italian factory founded in

4 days LeftImperial Collection Faberge Egg Edition Decanter & Glasses

$825

Recommended Home & Décor

Tiffany Studios, "Double Poinsettia" table lamp: Tiffany Studios, "Double Poinsettia" table lamp, c. 1905, New York, leaded glass, dark and verdigris patinated bronze, the shade impressed 'TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/1551', on a reticulated "Queen Anne

19 hrs LeftTiffany Studios, "Double Poinsettia" table lamp

$16,000

IRON RED DRAGON & BLUE GLAZED MEIPING JAR: Dimensions: Height: 35.5cm, Diam: 23cm Chinese Qing Dynasty Period, Qianlong Blue and white glaze red plum porcelain vase. The porcelain shaped into a traditional Meiping form, large, thick and tall,

18 hrs LeftIRON RED DRAGON & BLUE GLAZED MEIPING JAR

$475

Tiffany Studios, Dichroic Geometric table lamp: Tiffany Studios, Dichroic Geometric table lamp, c. 1905, USA, green slag glass framed in patinated bronze, unmarked, on "Roman" base no. 529, wired with six electrified sockets, stamped "TIFFANY STUDI

19 hrs LeftTiffany Studios, Dichroic Geometric table lamp

$3,500

19th Century Pair Clodion (1738-1814) French Candelabras: A fine pair of French gilt-and patinated-bronze and marble candelabra late 19th century, after a model by Clodion, each standing female figure supporting five curved fluted candle branchesraised on ro

4 days Left19th Century Pair Clodion (1738-1814) French Candelabras

$1,700

Huge Signed Tiffany Studios 7ft Favrile Leaded Stained Glass Window Art Nouveau Architectural Master: Described By:Ayanna HFA CNX 1652 8339 Title:Huge Signed Tiffany Studios 7ft Favrile Leaded Stained Glass Window Art Nouveau Architectural Masterpiece w/ Curator Provenance Description: Huge Signed Tif

Jun 15, 2024Huge Signed Tiffany Studios 7ft Favrile Leaded Stained Glass Window Art Nouveau Architectural Master

$8,750

May 23, 2024(After) Gorham Sterling Silver Snake Pitcher

$4,250

Tiffany Studios (manner), 'Daffodil' table lamp: Tiffany Studios (manner), 'Daffodil' table lamp, 20th c., USA, conical leaded glass shade, dark bronze patinated base with triple cluster socket, shade stamped "Tiffany Studios", base stamped "1956" t

19 hrs LeftTiffany Studios (manner), 'Daffodil' table lamp

$1,500

Gilded Age Carved Marble Fireplace Surround: Gilded Age Carved Marble Fireplace Surround, depicting a female figure on each side harvesting grapes and wheat centering a woman with children on a boat. 48" H x 77.5" W x 13.5" D. Provenance: From a

4 days LeftGilded Age Carved Marble Fireplace Surround

$2,500

Martele by Gorham Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray One of 8 Made: Martele by Gorham Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray #2224 One of 8 Made Martele by gorhamstunning martele by gorham sterling silver asparagus tray with chased asparagus design. There were only eight mart

2 days LeftMartele by Gorham Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray One of 8 Made

$10

Empire by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 99 pieces Dinner: Empire by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 99 pieces Dinner Simple elegance, handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in italy by the 18th century house of buccellati, whose artisans emphas

2 days LeftEmpire by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 99 pieces Dinner

$10

Tiffany Studios "Tulip" Table Lamp: Tiffany Studios"Tulip" Table Lampcirca 1910leaded glass, patinated bronzeshade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1596"base impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 362"24 1/2 in. high, 18 in. diamete

3 days LeftTiffany Studios "Tulip" Table Lamp

$50,000

Art Nouveau Terra Cotta Statue by Goldscheider: Art Nouveau Terra Cotta Statue by Goldscheider Creator: Friedrich Goldscheider (Maker) Dimensions: Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm) Style: Art Nouveau (Of the Peri

4 days LeftArt Nouveau Terra Cotta Statue by Goldscheider

$10

Vintage Mid 19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set: Vintage Mid 19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set Type: Clock set This vintage mid 19th century French 3 piece garniture clock set is wonderfully designed in the Louis XVI style. The over size

5 days LeftVintage Mid 19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set

$10

15 Piece Herend Figurine Group: 15 Piece Herend Figurine Group to include Three Herend Guild Smithsonian Institution Figurines in gold fishnet pattern to include baby elephant 2001, baby panda 2002, baby tiger 2003 height 3 1/2 inch

3 days Left15 Piece Herend Figurine Group

$1,300

3 days LeftTiffany & Co. Olympian Sterling Punch Set, 15 Pcs.

$13,000

EXCEPTIONAL SALESMAN SAMPLE SICKLE BAR HARVESTER: EXCEPTIONAL SALESMAN SAMPLE SICKLE BAR HARVESTER/FARM IMPLEMENT, 19TH C., CASED 16" X 14" (SIGNED)

3 days LeftEXCEPTIONAL SALESMAN SAMPLE SICKLE BAR HARVESTER

$3,200

Moche Silver & Copper Drug Spoons - Avians & Jaguar

Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 100 to 700 CE. Three silver (ca. 75-80% pure) and three copper drug spoons, each of delicate form, with a zoomorphic terminal on the handle and a very small widened dip on the opposite end to form the scoop. Five of these - three copper and two silver - are topped by birds, including hummingbirds and parrots. The sixth is topped by a jaguar. Size of largest: 3.45" H (8.8 cm); 4.2" H (10.7 cm) on included custom stand. 24.2 grams of silver

Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#140790

Condition

All are in nice condition, with clear motifs. One of the silver birds has lost the tip of its beak.

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

Moche Silver & Copper Drug Spoons - Avians & Jaguar

Name: Moche Silver & Copper Drug Spoons - Avians & Jaguar
SKU: 67248948
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

See Sold Price

Starting Price $300

Sell a Similar Item

5 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,306 Reviews

7,929 Followers