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Marrow Spoon
Marked by: possibly W
English (London)
1797–98
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
W. 1.9 cm x L. 23.1 cm (3/4 x 9 1/8 in.);
Weight: 28 gm (9 dwt)
Weight: 28 gm (9 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Marian Lee Blake
Accession Number30.465
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe spoon, forged from a single piece has a long shallow bowl with a plain drop. The slightly tapering stem forms a second narrow bowl.
Marks
On back of central section, sovereign's head; date letter B; leopard's head crowned; lion passant; maker's mark possibly W.
InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on underside of large bowl, the crest of Babcock
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved below crest in monogram, "AMB".
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved below crest in monogram, "AMB".
ProvenanceAccording to tradition, Adam Babcock of Boston (1740-1817); Gift of Miss Marian Lee Blake to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 19, 1930)