What is a marrow scoop?

A marrow scoop is a specialised elongated utensil designed during the Georgian and eighteenth centuries for extracting bone marrow at the dining table. These pieces feature shallow bowls at each end, often in varying sizes to suit different bones, and represent a distinct era of formal dining habits.

What is the difference between sterling and silver plate?

Sterling silver contains a high, regulated purity of solid silver throughout the entire object, marked by traditional hallmarks. Silver plate involves a thin layer of silver bonded over a base metal core, a method frequently utilised for larger Victorian serving items and novelty pieces.

How do I identify Georgian silver?

Georgian silver items date from the reigns of the four Georges, spanning the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and are identified through specific town marks and sovereign duty stamps. These pieces typically exhibit restrained traditional styling, heavy gauge metal, and hand-forged construction methods.