4/2008

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Silver straining spoon with a pierced foliate design and a long thin stem, marked I.S and made in London by Joseph Smith in c.1720-1730.

Object name

straining spoon

Object number

4/2008

Location

On Display

Production person

Joseph Smith (maker)

Production date

c.1725 (manufactured)

Production place

London (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

silver

Technique

cast
hammered
polished
soldered
punched

Physical description

This straining spoon has a long, thin pyramid shaped stem, terminating in a pointed end. The bowl is pierced with a foliate design and has a rat-tail. There are two marks punched into the back of the stem.

Dimensions

Length: 15.8cm
Width: 2.3cm

Website keywords

Eating, drinking and smoking
serving drink
tea, coffee and chocolate drinking