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Disk End Spoon

SilversmithMade by Thomas Moncur (Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1643 - 1665)

Datec. 1650

Object NameSpoon

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsLength: 17.5 cm
Maximum: Width: 5 cm
Weight: 35.85gm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1984 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationOn Display - Gallery 06

Object numberABDAG001347

Keywords

About MeA pair of early silver spoons featuring shallow ovoid bowls. The reverse handle shows a good example of a prominent rat tail heel. The handle tapers to a disc end, decorated with engraved cross hatching.
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Collections Wall

Despite laws requiring gold and silver to be sent centrally for hallmarking, many silversmiths from NE Scotland used local marks to avoid both the perils of travel and paying duty.

Exhibitions

Gallery 06 - Feasting