Spoon and Scoop
1712 (made)
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This unusual piece was probably a special commission and has the double function of a gravy spoon and marrow scoop, the latter screwing into the handle of the spoon. Bone marrow was a popular delicacy. The back of the spoon bowl is engraved with an unidentified coat of arms.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Gravy spoon and marrow scoop, the latter screwing into the handle of the spoon, silver, Namur, 1712 |
| Physical description | Large spoon with deep oval bowl joined to stem by a rat's tail, the tapering cylindrical handle unscrewing half way along to reveal a marrow scoop. |
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| Credit line | Given by L. C. G. Clarke |
| Summary | This unusual piece was probably a special commission and has the double function of a gravy spoon and marrow scoop, the latter screwing into the handle of the spoon. Bone marrow was a popular delicacy. The back of the spoon bowl is engraved with an unidentified coat of arms. |
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| Accession number | M.99:1, 2-1916 |
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| Record created | February 20, 2004 |
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