Code: 12866
This is a wonderful crested Georgian silver marrow scoop, made by John Lamb in London, hallmarked with the date letter 'C' for 1778. The scoop is a solid example intact with clear hallmarks. The bowl is decorated on the back with the owner's crest of a standing greyhound. It is a fine example in excellent condition and of good weight, made of solid silver.
During the Georgian era, marrow scoops were essential dining utensils, particularly for extracting marrow from beef bones, a popular delicacy at the time. These spoons, often made of silver, had a distinctive design featuring a rounded spoon at one end and a narrower scoop at the other for removing marrow. This design addressed the need for a more refined way to enjoy marrow, aligning with the evolving table etiquette of the period.
OBJECT: Marrow Scoop
CULTURE: Georgian British George III
DATE: London 1778 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 210mm long (8.267 inches) x 21mm wide
WEIGHT: 43 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
