monkey spoon
/ˈmʌŋkɪ spuːn/Now historical
noun
A type of decorative silver ladle made to commemorate a wedding, christening, or funeral among people of Dutch origin living in the Hudson River area of the United States.
- Such spoons usually had a hooked stem with a front boss, and a relief image on the surface of the bowl appropriate to the occasion being celebrated..
Origin
Mid 19th century. From monkey + spoon.
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