A Dessert Spoon is a piece of cutlery designed for eating desserts, puddings and soft fruits, smaller than a tablespoon but larger than a teaspoon. Antique dessert spoons were commonly produced in sterling silver, silver plate and occasionally gilt silver, often forming part of complete Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian cutlery services. Fine examples are admired for their elegant proportions and decorative handles. *Related Terms*\ Cutlery, Dessert Service, Silver, Spoon, Tableware, Teaspoon.