New Teaspoon Advice Please
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Off topic question, for someone about to invest in spoons properly.
I know that serious watch collectors have storage boxes that allow the watches to be automatically wound to keep the watches in serviceable condition.
Are there storage cabinets available that will automatically stir my spoons keeping them in top top shape?
Or is the preferred method to remove each spoon weekly and stir manually?
Advice greatly appreciated.
I know that serious watch collectors have storage boxes that allow the watches to be automatically wound to keep the watches in serviceable condition.
Are there storage cabinets available that will automatically stir my spoons keeping them in top top shape?
Or is the preferred method to remove each spoon weekly and stir manually?
Advice greatly appreciated.
Off topic question, for someone about to invest in spoons properly.
I know that serious watch collectors have storage boxes that allow the watches to be automatically wound to keep the watches in serviceable condition.
Are there storage cabinets available that will automatically stir my spoons keeping them in top top shape?
Or is the preferred method to remove each spoon weekly and stir manually?
Advice greatly appreciated.
I know that serious watch collectors have storage boxes that allow the watches to be automatically wound to keep the watches in serviceable condition.
Are there storage cabinets available that will automatically stir my spoons keeping them in top top shape?
Or is the preferred method to remove each spoon weekly and stir manually?
Advice greatly appreciated.
Troubleatmill said:
Or is the preferred method to remove each spoon weekly and stir manually?
Well this could open a can of worms. I am a bi-weekly manual stirrer. But it's a full stir and will get very close to max revs.
But then i prefer the look of a well used spoon over some of the cupboard queens that feature in many collections.
omgus said:
But then i prefer the look of a well used spoon over some of the cupboard queens that feature in many collections.
Absolutely, there's no substitute for a well used patina. Some of the over-restored spoons I've seen at some fairs have been really over the top with even re-manufactured boxes and far more shine than when they were new. A trend driven by the Russian and Chinese markets I believe.
Spoon bubble? What spoon bubble?
This is from today's Times:
I remember when these were about £300, used to go to Goldhawk Rd cutlery auction on Friday afternoon and fill a bag with as many as were for sale. Then Margot in The Good Life would do some exhibition spooning and on Monday I'd be selling them for £600 each like hot cakes. Stir on Sunday, Sell on Monday as they used to say.
I also think we need a classic spoon sub forum.
This is from today's Times:
I remember when these were about £300, used to go to Goldhawk Rd cutlery auction on Friday afternoon and fill a bag with as many as were for sale. Then Margot in The Good Life would do some exhibition spooning and on Monday I'd be selling them for £600 each like hot cakes. Stir on Sunday, Sell on Monday as they used to say.
I also think we need a classic spoon sub forum.
First of all, I completely agree with your idea of a spoon sub-forum. Personally, I'd allow ladle fanciers in too. But, that's just a peccadillo of mine.
As for the article. I'm impressed at the price achieved by the Tannor. But, note that other spoons in the auction didn't sell well. Other than genuine rarities and the fancy numbers favoured by the Chinese/Russian nouveau riche , spoons are on the floor nowadays.
As for the article. I'm impressed at the price achieved by the Tannor. But, note that other spoons in the auction didn't sell well. Other than genuine rarities and the fancy numbers favoured by the Chinese/Russian nouveau riche , spoons are on the floor nowadays.
I do hope this 'dishwasher' won't be washing anything but your spoons. If you must use a dishwasher, good practice is to run the detergent through first then only put the spoons in on the last rinse. Even better would be too wait until just after the last rinse has finished then pop the spoons into the steam.
dmitsi said:
I do hope this 'dishwasher' won't be washing anything but your spoons. If you must use a dishwasher, good practice is to run the detergent through first then only put the spoons in on the last rinse. Even better would be too wait until just after the last rinse has finished then pop the spoons into the steam.
Outstanding advice there.Hugo a Gogo said:
Blib said:
Hugo a Gogo said:
blib
Wow! I've not seen one of those since the Bucharest Biennial . '86 or '88. Which one was it Hugo?I am reminded of this photo of him greeting the delegates in '88.
If I'm not mistaken, that's you in the third row, two hundred and twelveth from the left?
Say what you want about 'Ceauey', he certainly knew his spoons.
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