Code: 13025
This is a wonderful Georgian silver marrow scoop, made in London in 1763. It has been superbly engraved with the Crew Family crest beneath a baron's crest, signifying ownership and use by Baron Crewe of Cheshire. A superb portrait of the young Baron was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1775 (Master Crewe as Henry VIII)
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, 1763 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 21.3cm x 2.1cm (c. 8.5")
WEIGHT: 50 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in London, Great Britain
