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This silver spoon was made by Aberdeen silversmith Alexander Galloway around 1670. It is known as a trefid spoon because of the three lobes which make up the design at the end of the stem.

The spoon has a leaf pattern on the stem and on the bowl.

Scottish-made spoons of the 16th and 17th century are rare. Designs initially followed English and continental patterns and the trefid design originated in London. It is fairly uncommon in Scotland.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-460-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 52
• Date: 1672 - 1678
  Around 1670
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: [Aberdeen mark]; A.G.; M. B.; R.P.
  
• Dimensions: 208 mm L x 55 mm W
  
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• Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: A. Galloway, Aberdeen (Silversmith)
  
• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver spoon with a leaf pattern on the stem and bowl, by A. Galloway, Aberdeen, 1672 - 1678
  
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