Code: 13075
This is a good Georgian silver marrow scoop, made in London by Joseph Bell II, hallmarked with the date letter 'D' for 1759. The scoop is a solid example intact with clear hallmarks. It is a fine, untouched 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 period's evolving table etiquette.
OBJECT: Marrow Scoop
CULTURE: Georgian British
DATE: London 1759 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 248mm x 20mm
WEIGHT: 37.2 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private Collection, Suffolk, United Kingdom
