1912 C. Mackenzie xxxvi. 342 Here were also brass ladles and straining spoons and a pair of bellows.
1960 H. Hayward 269/2 Straining spoon, spoon with pierced bowl, found either in large sizes for gravy or similar use or in teaspoon size with thin, tapering stem and pricket top, used for skimming leaves from teacups.