Silver Hash Spoon

John Steven, Dundee, c. 1760-1764
Silver hash spoon
Purchase, 1964
Museum number 1964-60
John Steven served his apprenticeship in Edinburgh. He was admitted a freeman of the Hammermen of Dundee in 1746.
This large scale serving spoon with an extra long bowl was a popular form in 1700s Scotland. It was used for basting meat or for serving stews or hash.