Strainer spoon 18th century

"Strainer Spoon" is a silver spoon, or set of spoons, created by Elias Cachart in the 18th century. The spoons, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are long and slender, with a perforated bowl, meant for straining liquids or solids from food. The intricate designs on the bowl of the spoons were likely made by hand. This piece is an example of both a functional and decorative object from the 18th century.