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Description: | A Post Medieval incomplete lead alloy toy spoon probably dating to the 18th century. This spoon has an oval bowl with a rectangular-sectioned stem. The end of the stem and the terminal is broken and missing. The stem is decorated on the front surface with two parallel rows of beading and joins the bowl with a truncated strap. A very similar example is published by Forsyth & Egan (2005:139 no. 3.13) with the suggested date of 18th century, however this example has a pointed oval spoon bowl and is slightly smaller.Dimensions: length: 33.74mm; width: 15.05mm; thickness: 3.99mm; weight:2.89g.Reference: Forsyth, H. and Egan, G. 2005. Toys, Trifles and Trinkets. Base Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800. Unicorn Press, London.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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