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Disk End Spoon

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

Datec. 1650

Object NameSpoon

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsOverall: width 5cm × breadth 17.5cm × height 1cm
Weight: 38.36gm

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

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationOn Display - Gallery 06

Object numberABDAG001348

Keywords

About MeA pair of early spoons featuring shallow ovoid bowls. The reverse handle shows a good example of a prominent rat tail heel which comprise a flat square wedged shaft. The handle tapers to a disc end, decorated with engraved cross hatching.

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Exhibitions

Gallery 06 - Feasting