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A slender silver scoop.
Marrow Scoop
A slender silver scoop.
A slender silver scoop.
Marrow Scoop, George Smith III, 1781, sterling silver, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Marrow Scoop

Maker (British)
Date1781
Mediumsterling silver
Dimensions9 inches (22.9 cm)
MarkingsMaker's mark on the handle back: GS [in rectangle]; Hallmarks on the handle back: lion passant; F [in shield]; crowned leopard
Credit LineGift of Frank A. Rizza, M.D. and family.
Object number2012.15.101
On View
Not on view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis plain table piece is a marrow scoop. A delicacy of the Regency era, marrow bones were cooked and served at table in starched napkins with long silver spoons for diners to use to scoop out the marrow. George Smith III was a noted English spoonmaker who worked from 1786 in partnership with William Fearn.
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