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I have two long identical spoons that are 33cm long.

Pretty sure they are Scottish but could somebody help me with the other hallmarks and what they were used for please

Hi Jolly,

That would be Francis Howden. The spoons were assayed at Edinburgh in 1793.

These spoons go under a variety of names, Gravy spoons, Basting spoons, Stuffing spoons, but essentially they are serving spoons for the table.

As a side note, Francis Howden and the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, were great friends.

See also: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... den#p85336

and: http://www.925-1000.com/dlEdinburgh.html

Trev.

See also: FRANCIS HOWDEN

Trev.

I could clean them or take better photos if like?

Did not realise they were mine for a second!

Meant to say thanks too. Its helped in identifying a ladle by the same person really easy.

Spoons now polished




Ladle and hallmark

Hi Jolly,

Thanks for the images. I've updated the Howden topic:

FRANCIS HOWDEN

Trev.