Hanoverian Pattern Syle Table Spoon
Medium
cutlery
Classification
cutlery
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Pillsbury Michel Inc.
Accession Number
2008-2-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 18th dining with the *Hanoverian Pattern Style Spoon*, crafted by silversmith Marmadukeaintry in 1749. This elegant piece of cutlery exemplifies the meticulous artistry of British silverwork during the Hanoverian era, named after the German-born kings who ruled Britain, including George II at the time of its creation. Daintry a skilled London maker, produced it amid a booming trade in finely wrought tableware that symbolized status and sophistication for the emerging middle and upper classes. The Hanoverian pattern, characterized by its distinctive rat-tail stem...