Late 20th Century 900 Silver Replica Roman Gooseneck Spoon

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Roman spoons (cochlearia) are early silver spoons believed to be based on a spoon made of a mussel shell attached … Read more Roman spoons (cochlearia) are early silver spoons believed to be based on a spoon made of a mussel shell attached to a stick.
This spoon features an oval (muscle shaped) bowl joined by a distinctive curved "gooseneck" or hook-like offset to a long, tapering pointed stem. The pointed handle was for piercing shellfish like snails or mussels.

This spoon is a replica of a 2nd century spoon found near the city of Bath, England. It is 4½" long, 9.3 grams, good vintage condition. See less