Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Spoon
Pewter spoon with fig-shaped bowl, hexagonal stem and a diamond-shaped knop at the end of the handle. Spoons would have been used for eating foods like potage. Potage was a staple food in the medieval and Tudor periods. It was a pulpy 'spoonmeat' or vegetable-based stew thickened with pulses and sometimes scraps of meat. People were expected to bring their own spoon and knife when they dined with friends.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 11068
- Object name:
- spoon
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 150 mm, W 45 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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