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2020-330, Spoon
Shell Bowl Serving Spoon
2020-330, Spoon

Shell Bowl Serving Spoon

Dateca.1840-1860
Maker Taylor & Lawrie
Retailed by Bailey & Co.
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 13"; Width of bowl: 2 1/2"; Length of bowl: 4"; Depth of bowl: 13/16"
Credit LineBequest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hennage
Object number2020-330
DescriptionLarge threaded-edge spoon with a fiddle-shaped handle which meets its shell-shaped bowl with scalloped junction.
InscribedTop of handle engraved "EME" in sprigged script.
MarkingsBack of stem struck with "BAILEY & Co." and a six-pointed star, both incuse, and three pseudo-hallmarks, including an eagle, a thistle, and a harp.