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George II Silver Crested Marrow Scoop - 1754
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George II Silver Crested Marrow Scoop - 1754

18th century
Description

A George II sterling silver crested armorial marrow scoop.

The scoop is hallmarked with the makers mark 'E.O' for Elizabeth Oldfield, London assay office mark, Lion Passant, and date stamp 't' to denote 1754.

Date: - 1754.

Period: - 18th Century.

Engraving: - Crested to reverse of bowl. The stem is engraved to the reverse with the letter 'L'.

Maker: - Elizabeth Oldfield.

Measurement: - 22.6cm (length) x 4.4cm (bowl width).

Weight: - 51.6 grams.

Condition: - The silver marrow scoop is in good antique condition. Hallmarks are partially rubbed / worn. The bowls are in good shape. No dents, repairs, or damage. A couple of minor dings. Surface scratches commensurate with age and usage. Please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Item No: - 1109/04_ww1.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
22.6cm (8.90")
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Declaration

Argentum Antiques & Collectables has dated this Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop to the Georgian era.

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Description
A George II sterling silver crested armorial marrow scoop.

The scoop is hallmarked with the makers mark 'E.

“
O' for Elizabeth Oldfield, London assay office mark, Lion Passant, and date stamp 't' to denote 1754.
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fig 1. An 18th-century sterling silver marrow spoon featuring an oval bowl connected to a long, narrow channelled handle.
fig 1. George II Silver Crested Marrow Scoop - 1754

Date: - 1754.

Period: - 18th Century.

Engraving: - Crested to reverse of bowl. The stem is engraved to the reverse with the letter 'L'.

Maker: - Elizabeth Oldfield.

Measurement: - 22.6cm (length) x 4.4cm (bowl width).

fig 2. An 18th-century sterling silver marrow spoon featuring an oval bowl connected to a long, narrow channelled handle.
fig 2. George II Silver Crested Marrow Scoop - 1754

Weight: - 51.6 grams.

Condition: - The silver marrow scoop is in good antique condition. Hallmarks are partially rubbed / worn. The bowls are in good shape. No dents, repairs, or damage. A couple of minor dings. Surface scratches commensurate with age and usage. Please see photos for confirmation of condition.

fig 3. An 18th-century sterling silver marrow spoon featuring an oval bowl connected to a long, narrow channelled handle.
fig 3. George II Silver Crested Marrow Scoop - 1754

Item No: - 1109/04_ww1.

• Please email us if you wish to enquire about this piece.

• Free domestic and international delivery with DHL Express.

Argentum Antiques & Collectables Ltd is considered a professional seller (known as a trader) in the EU.

Height
22.6cm (8.90")
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Date of Manufacture

Argentum Antiques & Collectables has dated this Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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An 18th-century sterling silver marrow spoon featuring an oval bowl connected to a long, narrow channelled handle.
George II Silver Crested Marrow Scoop - 1754
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Introduced in the late 17th century and widely produced throughout the 18th century, marrow scoops were specialised dining utensils designed for extracting bone marrow from cooked meat bones at table. Georgian examples often feature a dual-ended construction with a standard spoon bowl at one end and a narrow channelled scoop at the opposite end.

Eighteenth-century marrow scoops were raised from solid sterling silver through hand-forging techniques. Silversmiths fashioned the channelled stem and spoon bowl from a single piece of bullion, frequently finishing the piece with hand-engraved armorial crests or monograms on the reverse of the bowl.

Authentic George II pieces bear official British hallmarks struck on the stem or bowl, including the lion passant for sterling purity, a city assay mark such as the London leopards head, a date letter, and the registered makers mark. Hand-forged weight variation and contemporary crest engraving further assist in period verification.

An antique silver marrow scoop can be integrated into modern interiors by displaying it inside a glass-fronted cabinet alongside historic flatware, framing it within a shadow box, or placing it on a dining sideboard as part of a silver table service display.

Sterling silver flatware should be cleaned using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish formulated to remove oxidisation without stripping the natural patina. Washing gently in warm water with mild detergent prevents chemical tarnishing, whereas dishwashers and abrasive clothes must be avoided to prevent surface scratching.
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