78/2009

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Pewter spoon with a slip top, made in England in c.1600, with a circular maker's mark containing the initials 'RA'.

Object name

spoon

Object number

78/2009

Location

On Display

Production date

c.1600 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Tudor (1485-1603)
Stuart (1603-1714)

Material

pewter

Technique

cast

Physical description

This pewter spoon has a slip top and is marked in the bowl of the spoon at the base of the stem with a circular maker's mark. The mark consists of two keys with heart shaped ends with the initials 'RA'. The spoon has a six sided or hexagonal stem. There is some damage to the right hand side of the spoon. The underside of the spoon is marked with the number '41' to the right.

Dimensions

Length: 17cm
Width: 5cm

Website keywords

serving food