Silver Mint Julep / Iced Tea Spoons / Straws from England (Set of 6)

Description

This lovely set of six (6) Silver Mint Julep / Iced Tea Spoons / Straws from England are the perfect addition to your silver collection — and especially a must have for any southerner who loves to host a get together with sweet tea on the menu! Made in England of A1 silverplate (see more info below), each uniquely shaped spoon incorporates a straw into its simple design.

• Dimensions: 9.5″L x 2″W x .5″H
• Condition: Good vintage condition; please see pics for details.
• Marked: A1 Plate, England

What is A1 Silverplate?

The “A1” mark is sometimes found on the reverse side of silver plated flatware and refers to the quality of the silver plate, i.e. “A1” is the best quality for that manufacturer. British electroplaters used a letter code for their “Plated” wares. The best quality was “A1” or “AI”, lower level was “A”, next level was “B”, followed by level “C”, and the lowest level was “D”. A1 (or AI)= Superior Quality = 32 grams on 12 pieces = 2 2/3 grams per table spoon or table fork. The longer the item is left in the solution the thicker the layer of silver becomes. Today the thickness of plating is measured in microns. Earlier plating was often marked as ‘A1’ or ‘Hotel Plate’, which indicated a thicker layer of silver.