Sep 18, 2019
Sep 18, 2019
Sep 18, 2019
Sep 18, 2019

Marrow Scoop

Marrow Scoop

c. 1750–1760

fabricated by

John Coburn

(American, 1725–1803)

Silver

Overall: 23.9 cm (9 7/16 in.)

Weight: 37.681 g (1.33 oz.)

Gift of Hollis French 1940.176

Location

Description

Used to extract the marrow from the bones of cooked meat.

See also
Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Type of artwork: 
Silver
Medium: 
Silver
Credit line: 
Gift of Hollis French

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