{"product_id":"vintage-south-seas-community-demitasse-silver-plate-spoons-set-of-4","title":"Vintage Community South Seas Silverplate Demitasse Spoons, Set of 4, c. 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming set of four vintage American silverplate demitasse spoons by Community, in the South Seas pattern introduced in 1955.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePetite and beautifully detailed, these small spoons were designed for demitasse and after-dinner coffee service, but their scale makes them wonderfully versatile for entertaining today. Use them with espresso or tea, individual desserts, parfaits, condiments, salt cellars, jams or preserves, or add them to a coffee or cocktail setup where a full-size teaspoon feels too large.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSouth Seas has a distinctive mid-century decorative pattern inspired by tropical and organic forms, giving the handles considerably more personality than a traditional plain silver pattern while still feeling elegant on the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommunity was a well-known American silverware brand associated with Oneida, the New York manufacturer whose roots grew from the Oneida Community in the 19th century. Community became one of its important tableware lines and produced numerous recognizable American silverplate patterns throughout the 20th century. South Seas was introduced in 1955, placing these spoons firmly in the postwar era of American entertaining and tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as a set of four—a useful little group for coffee service, cocktails or the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: Set of 4\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silverplate\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Community \/ Oneida\u003cbr\u003ePattern: South Seas, introduced 1955\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: United States\u003cbr\u003eEra: Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1960s\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Use: Demitasse \/ coffee spoons\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Uses: Espresso, coffee, tea, desserts, condiments, preserves, salt cellars and cocktail service\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear and patina consistent with use. Please see photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosted by Kirsten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45108686913744,"sku":"#00102","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1359\/0736\/files\/IMG_9104.jpg?v=1790013668","url":"https:\/\/hostedbykirsten.com\/products\/vintage-south-seas-community-demitasse-silver-plate-spoons-set-of-4","provider":"Hosted by Kirsten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}