Spoon 1700 - 1730

"Spoon" is a silver spoon crafted by Jonathan Clarke between 1700 and 1730. The spoon, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exhibits a simple, elegant design characteristic of early 18th-century silverware. The rounded bowl and the handle's graceful curve reflect the refined aesthetic of the period, while the spoon's modest size suggests its intended use for personal dining. Clarke, a prominent silversmith working in London, is known for his meticulous craftsmanship and contributions to the development of silverware during the Georgian era.