Two dessert spoons 1778 - 1779

"Two Dessert Spoons" (1778-79), created by Hester Bateman, is a set of twelve silver spoons, now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Bateman, who was a prominent silversmith in 18th-century England, crafted these spoons with simple yet elegant designs. The spoons' rounded bowls and slender handles demonstrate the refined style of the period, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship that Bateman was known for.