Spoon
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
gilt & pearwood
Measurements
285 x 90 x 60 mm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107491.4
Summary
One of seven wooden spoons that imitate sherbet spoons from Persia/Northern India. The well of the spoon is crescent-shaped and on its exterior has an inscription in Kufic script. The Handle is made of openwork that depicts a variety of swirling motifs including two peacocks. 'Seven Persian gilt pearwood sherbet spoons - 19th century' (Christie's entry
Provenance
Purchased in 1986 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000). Gifted to the National Trust in 1987 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
Marks and inscriptions
Inscription in Kufic script around the outside of the spoon.