Stock No. 2476	George II sterling silver marrow spoon
	Very fine George II sterling silver marrow spoon. The base of the very elegant oval bowl has a long drop. The end half of the handle is shaped into a scoop so that marrow could be removed from beef bones. The full set of hallmarks is stamped on the back at the base of the handle and the marks are very clear indeed.
	Maker :- Richard Pargeter

Condition :-Excellent condition with extremely sharp hallmarks. There is a thin fissure on the back of the spoon handle where the scoop starts. This originated when the spoon was made and is called a "spilley". Spilleys occurred when dirt fell into the silver and alloy mix and because the heat from the charcoal was not constant, these fissures would at times occur. They are not considered detrimental to the piece
Hallmarked :- London 1755
Size :- 8.55 inches (21.72 cm) long
Weight :- 1.73 ozt (53.7 g)
Examples of marrow spoons can be found as early as the 1690s and were an integral part of many travelling canteens. By the end of the 18th century, marrow spoons had become quite rare and were rapidly being superseded by marrow scoops. To-day, 18th century marrow spoons are very collectable but also lend themselves very easily to various uses on the dining table.

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