Two Tablespoons
SilversmithMade by
Donaldson & James Riddel
(Aberdeen, Scotland, active c.1839 - 1859)
Date1847 - 1848
Object NameSpoon
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Length: 22.7 cm
Maximum: Width: 4.8 cm
Maximum: Width: 4.8 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1982.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001169
More About MeFrom the 18th century, dinner service changed from guests largely taking their own spoons, to the table being set for dinner - hence the term 'tablespoon'.
James Erskine
George Booth
1800 - 1802
