IMO an odd find. How old?

[SCDigginWithAK]

Hello everybody! I dug this iron spoon at a site that dates from early 1800s-now. The spoon is 3 1/2 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. What I thought was odd is that it's iron and I've never dug an iron spoon haha. How old is this spoon and what type was it? Thanks

 

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[fyrffytr1]

It could be part of a serving set like these:vintage metal or cast iron spoon serving set . by GTDesigns

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

It could be part of a serving set like these:vintage metal or cast iron spoon serving set . by GTDesigns

Hmmm maybe. Could you possibly take a stab at age? I'm trying to put together a display for the landowner and they will like to know that haha.

 

[jamesbibb]

I've dug iron ones here in mountain settlements too
Id figure they are earlier, economy grade flatware for poor folks lol

 

[wvplug]

I find this very interesting as I have never heard of iron flatware, but mostly because the thought of iron flatware has never even occurred to me.....

 

[surf]

"Iron spoon (left) and two latten spoons." Clarke and Lake metal artifacts

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

I've dug iron ones here in mountain settlements too Id figure they are earlier, economy grade flatware for poor folks lol

How old were those sites?

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=958422"/> "Iron spoon (left) and two latten spoons." Clarke and Lake metal artifacts

Thanks it's good to have some examples. I didn't see a era I might have missed it though. Was there an idea to age?

 

[fyrffytr1]

The one I posted says vintage 1940s in the block to the right of the picture.

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

The one I posted says vintage 1940s in the block to the right of the picture.

I didn't even see that! Thanks

 

[surf]

Thanks it's good to have some examples. I didn't see a era I might have missed it though. Was there an idea to age?

"From 1970 to 1983 Bates College students under the direction of Professor James Leamon carried our archaeological excavations at the Clarke & Lake Company headquarters on Arrowsic Island, Maine (1654-1676)." Clarke & Lake Site, Arrowsic, Maine

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[SCDigginWithAK]

Haha I guess there is in definite way of putting a time frame on it. Thanks fir y'all's help