Code: 12847
This is a super Georgian silver marrow scoop, made by the eminent silversmith Samuel Roby, hallmarked for London 1743. The scoop is a solid example intact without any engraved initials or crests. A nice example with clear hallmarks and a good weight!
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 II
DATE: London 1743 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 210mm long (8 ¼ inches)
WEIGHT: 49.83 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Salisbury, United Kingdom
