Out of all the artifacts, spoons probably have the longest history. They have been made ever since man discovered that handling liquids was vital to his existence. And because such rare ones can be found and they are produced from a diversity of materials, they hold a great fascination to collectors. This book traces the history of English spoons, noting the many changes in style and form as their versatility was discovered. Important information is also given that will be of special interest to collectors, and the numerous clear black and white photos illustrate the wide variety of spoons and are extremely helpful in identification. This great new book should be of interest to both collectors and enthusiasts of the spoon.