Spoon associated with Niel Gow

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This horn spoon may have belonged to Niel Gow (1727-1807). Gow was a gifted fiddler who earned his living from music and did much to preserve and promote traditional Scottish music.

Cattle horn was heated so that it became soft. It was then moulded to make spoons and other household utensils.

Gow's four sons - William, Andrew, John and Nathaniel - all became famous as musicians. In 1784, Gow published a 'Collection of Strathspey Reels' with his son Nathaniel.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-067-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  W.SKA 13
• Date: 18th/Early 19th century
  
• Material: Horn
  Spoon
  
• Dimensions: 268 mm L x 56 mm W (bowl) x 22 mm H (bowl)
  
• What: Spoon
  
• Subject: Horn spoons and moulds (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Niel Gow (Owner)
  
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• Description: Horn spoon which belonged to Niel Gow
  
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