Salt Spoon

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Name/Title

Salt Spoon

Entry/Object ID

997.70.9.3-4

Description

The salt spoons are plain in shape and are made of silver. Engraved on the end of the handle in script is "J. M. M." (or possibly "F. M. M.") Engraved on the upper-reverse of the shaft/handle is "J.W.", a lion walking to the left and looking forward (sterling standard mark for England), an "M" (date mark), and the duty mark for King George III.

Dimensions

Width

2.5 cm

Length

10 cm

Dimension Notes

Length 10 cm, (of bowl) 2 cm Width (of bowl) 2.5 cm

Material

Silver