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A Prisoner of War Style Bone Marrow Spoon Dated 1776 Possibly English
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A Prisoner of War Style Bone Marrow Spoon Dated 1776 Possibly English

18th century
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A prisoner of war style bone marrow spoon dated 1776 with engraved foliage and traces of colour. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Bone Marrow Spoon to the 18th Century.

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SA727523
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A prisoner of war style bone marrow spoon dated 1776 with engraved foliage and traces of colour. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Bone Marrow Spoon to the 18th Century.

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SA727523
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle.
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Archive I A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle.

A Prisoner of War Style Bone Marrow Spoon Dated 1776 Possibly English

Archive II A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle. View II
Archive III A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle. View IV
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Archive VI A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle.
A prisoner of war style bone marrow spoon dated 1776 possibly English
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A hand-carved cream bone marrow spoon featuring an engraved date of 1776 and decorative foliage motifs along its handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMarrow Spoon
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBone
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsEngraved year date, Elongated scoop, Leaf motif engraving, Tapered handle
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in)

This Georgian prisoner of war style bone marrow spoon originates from the 18th century and is formed from cream bone with an elongated scoop and a tapered handle. The hand-carved piece displays engraved foliage motifs and the engraved year date 1776, alongside visible traces of colour and surface age wear throughout. The item measures 16 cm high and 1.8 cm wide. Suitable for placement on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library, the item provides a decorative historical accent for a display surface. Its compact dimensions allow it to rest neatly alongside books or within a small display case. Collectors of prisoner of war pieces and early bone items will find it appropriate for cabinet display alongside other small curiosities from the period.

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During late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century conflicts, captive soldiers crafted decorative items from leftover beef bone rations to trade for extra food or supplies. These objects often featured carved dates, delicate floral motifs, and geometric patterns.

Marrow spoons were primarily crafted from sterling silver or dense animal bone. Silver versions were produced by silversmiths, while bone examples were hand-carved and occasionally enhanced with coloured pigments or scrimshaw engraving.

Authentic pieces display subtle irregularities from hand-carving, natural surface pores, and gentle colour variations indicative of aging bone. Genuine period engravings often present fine incised lines filled with dark or green pigment.

Small historical curiosities are commonly displayed within glass cloches, acrylic shadow boxes, or on dark wood shelving. Grouping them with historical books or natural history specimens highlights their detailed craft.

Bone artefacts require a stable humidity environment and protection from direct sunlight to prevent cracking. Cleaning should be restricted to gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush, avoiding water or chemical detergents.
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