Georgian silver marrow scoop by Isaac Callard with arms of a Baroness or Lady
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This is a jolly nice Georgian silver marrow scoop, made by Isaac Callard of London in 1736. It has been meticulously engraved on the back with the fine and detailed arms of a Lady or Baroness, all within a diamond-shaped badge. This example clearly demonstrates its pedigree and is suitable for research.
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 period's evolving table etiquette.
OBJECT: Marrow Scoop
CULTURE: Georgian British
DATE: London, 1736 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 210mm x 17mm
WEIGHT: 46.26 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly part of a private collection in Crewkerne, Somerset.
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