Code: 12842
This is a superb Georgian silver marrow scoop, made by Richard Crossley in London, hallmarked with the date letter 'k' for 1785. The scoop is a solid example intact with clear hallmarks. The bowl is decorated on the back with the owner's crest of a sheaf of wheat. 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
DATE: London 1785 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 235mm x 20mm (9.25" x 0.787")
WEIGHT: 47.85 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private Collection, London.
