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A Rare George I Sterling Silver 'Rat-Tail' Marrow Scoop / Spoon, London 1721

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A rare George I sterling silver marrow scoop, showing an elongated bowl at either end of the flattened stem - the heel on the underside of the larger bowl showing a 'rat tail' element. The underside of the stem impressed with London hallmarks, date letter for 1721 and partially rubbed makers marks for noted London silversmith William Spackman (working 1712 - 1726).
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    George I (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1721
  • Condition:
    In remarkably fine overall condition with a minimum of wear, especially when considering it's noteworthy 302 years of age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728317893931
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