Pipe spoon 1800 - 1825

"Pipe spoon" is a silver spoon from the early 19th century, dating between 1800 and 1825. This unique piece, designed by J. van den Berg, showcases a long, thin handle culminating in a flat, circular disc and a small, oval spoon at the other end. This type of spoon, commonly known as a pipe spoon, was used to scoop tobacco from a pipe and was a popular tool for smokers during that era. The piece is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.