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Spoon

1806-1807 (made)
Artist/Maker
E. Robinson and T. Phipps (maker)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

In the shape of the shell of a Cape Limpet.

Object details

Category
Metalwork
Object type
Spoon
Materials and techniques
Silver mounts
Brief description
Tea caddy spoon, shell mounted in silver mounts by E. Robinson and T. Phipps. Great Britain, 1806-07.
Physical description
In the shape of the shell of a Cape Limpet.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.50cm
  • Length: 9.00cm
  • Width: 4.50cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • On back of handle: maker TP, ER for Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, duty, date L for 1806-7, sterling
  • The handle inscribed with the words South Extremity, Old World. 1803 , the shell probably a Patella Longicosta from the Cape of Good Hope
Credit line
Given by Noel Wickham Esq.
Object history
Acquisition RF: 22 / 1225
Gift - Noel Wickham Esq.
24 Collingham Place
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.12-1922

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
Record URL
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