French Sterling 1820s Hospital, Medical Invalid Spoon

Antiques : Medical & Scientific : Dental : Medical,Dentist

 

Here is a rare to find little medical implement, one invalid spoon. Made from sterling silver, shaped as a shell, handled, on a round base, it is engraved with a Christian Cross on pourer. Due to its little size, we think that it is a potion spoon, probably for Catholic Hospital (Hotel Dieu, in France) or for private use of a religious person. Here is a stunning item, curious, and rare collectable! Dimensions: 4ins x 3ins = 10cm x 7,5cm. Weight is near 27 grams. Condition: Is good, but not perfect, we mention some wear here and there, little distortions and cracks on little foot, not very visible. This is a French fine working, dating from 1819/38, hallmarked with the French rabbit head, an authentic antique sterling medical spoon that we fully guarantee.

Item ID: R-00492

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Cuiller a Médicaments, Hotel Dieu, Argent, déb. XIXe