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Silver spoon found in Haddington, East Lothian

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Made in Edinburgh

Postcard of Silver spoon found in Haddington, East Lothian.
000-100-002-459-C
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Silver spoon found in Haddington, East Lothian

This silver spoon, made between 1665 and 1667, was dug up in Haddington in East Lothian in 1924. It is known as a Puritan-end spoon and was made by Edinburgh silversmith, David Bog. It is very rare in Scotland, this being one of only five known examples.

Silver Puritan spoon by David Bog, Edinburgh, 1665 - 1667, dug up in Church Street, Haddington, East Lothian

The Puritan-end spoon probably gets its name from the fact that it originally appeared during the period of Puritan domination in England. The Puritan name may also be because the spoon has a very plain shape.


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Online ID: 000-100-002-459-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 40
Date: 1665 - 1667
Between 1665 and 1667
Material: Silver. Inscription: D B; a castle; on back of bowl: I S & R M
Dimensions: 184 mm L x 56 mm W
What: Spoon
Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who: David Bog, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Haddington (Church Street)
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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