Silver Hash Spoon

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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.