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Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop
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Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop

18th century
Description

A nice example of an 18th Century Sterling Silver marrow scoop. It is stylish and good quality with a simple design and an engraved family crest.

It is clearly hallmarked for London, 1796 and the maker William Eley & William Fearn. It weighs approximately 56g.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some faint surface marks but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 9" / 23cm

Width : 3/4" / 2cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
2cm (0.79")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop to the Georgian era.

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SA1222703
Description
A nice example of an 18th Century Sterling Silver marrow scoop. It is stylish and good quality with a simple design and an engraved family crest.

It is clearly hallmarked for London, 1796 and the maker William Eley & William Fearn. It weighs approximately 56g.

fig 1. An elongated Georgian silver marrow scoop featuring a deep concave channel end tapering along a linear stem.
fig 1. Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some faint surface marks but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. An elongated Georgian silver marrow scoop featuring a deep concave channel end tapering along a linear stem.
fig 2. Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 9" / 23cm

Width : 3/4" / 2cm

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222703
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop

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An elongated Georgian silver marrow scoop featuring a deep concave channel end tapering along a linear stem.
Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop
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Introduced in late seventeenth and early eighteenth-century Britain, marrow scoops were designed for extracting bone marrow, which was considered a culinary delicacy during formal dining. These utensils remained popular throughout the Georgian era, crafted by prominent silversmiths to match dining flatware sets.

Authentic Georgian marrow scoops were predominantly wrought from sterling silver, bearing official hallmarks detailing the maker, silver purity standard, assay office, and date letter. Some utilitarian examples were made in silver plate or base metals, though solid silver remained the standard for fine dining.

Authentic Georgian silver carries clear British hallmarks stamped on the stem or reverse of the bowl, including the lion passant for sterling silver and a monarchs duty mark. The weight, gauge of silver, hand-hammered finish, and period-correct makers mark also assist in verifying authenticity.

An antique silver marrow scoop can be integrated into decorative table settings, displayed within a glazed cabinet alongside period cutlery, or placed on a dining room sideboard top as a curio conversation piece.

Sterling silver should be cleaned using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could scratch the surface patina. Frequent gentle polishing prevents heavy tarnish and preserves the natural lustre of the metal.
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