Record ID: SF-027C20
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval spoon. Only part of the stem and inner bowl survive. The stem is circular in cross-section, tapering towards its outer end and bent into a C-shape. The inner part of the bowl suggests that it was circular or fig-shaped originally. This style of spoon tends to be later Medieval or early Post-Medieval in date, but without additional markings or the knop at the end of the stem to guide us it is hard to pinpoint the date further. Length: 42.14mm, Width: 20.91mm, Thickness: 4.24mm, Weight: 6.39g
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-31ADBA
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy post-medieval 'seal top' spoon. Only the terminal of the handle survives with moulded decoration consisting of - from top to bottom - a disc at the apex; below a flattened knob with transverse grooves dividing its outer face into five lobes; a narrow, waisted section; a wider knob, tapering towards its lower end, its outer face divided by transverse grooves in five lobes; a raised collar. A small section of the square cross-sectioned stem projects from the lower end, but this tapers rapidly to a sharp point, perhaps a deliberate modification at a later dat…
Created on: Friday 27th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shimpling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-12551D
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy post-medieval 'seal top' spoon. Only the terminal of the handle survives decorated with moulded decoration consisting of - from top to bottom - a flattened knob with transverse grooves around its outer face, a narrow collar, a wide gap, a semi-circular knob with transverse grooves around its outer face and a further wide collar. There is a break at the apex where a flat disc was probably attached originally as is standard on this type of spoon. Homer (1975, 28) dates spoons with this type of terminal to the mid-16th to mid-17th century. Length: 32.01…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Market', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-70A8F9
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of a gilded silver post-medieval 'seal top' spoon. Only the terminal of the handle survives. This culminates in a flat disc with bands of decoration behind it, which is reminiscent of a seal matrix, hence the common name for these. The bands of decoration consist of - from top to bottom - a wide section, swelling towards the top, decorated with moulded fern-like scrolls, followed by a narrow band, then a gap and then a hemispherical section with swag-like moulding around it. The outer face of the disc bears the letters "*W*//I*B" pecked out in dots. There is an…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knodishall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-34B05D
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval spoon handle The baluster knop terminal is decorated with a truncated biconical terminal with two collars behind it. The stem is hexagonal in cross-section, becoming flatter towards the bowl. The lower stem and bowl are missing. The metal survives in fine condition with a shiny green patina. Homer (1975, 28) dates this type of spoon to the mid 16th to mid 17th century. Length: 82.67mm, Diameter of terminal: 7.09mm, Thickness of stem: 3.89mm, Weight: 10.15g
Created on: Friday 30th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0E27BC
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the stem of a copper alloy Post-Medieval seal top spoon. Only the terminal and a short portion of the oval cross-sectioned stem survives. This terminal consists of a narrow raised collar followed by a rounded knob and then a flat disk at the apex. It is probably of later 16th or 17th century date (Moore 2005, 7-9). Length: 50.87mm, Diameter of seal top: 13.13mm, Weight: 8.77g
Created on: Friday 17th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-7F2ACC
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the stem of a copper alloy Post-Medieval seal top spoon. Only the terminal of the stem survives. This has a disk terminal below which is a knop, followed by a narrow collar and then part of the circular cross-sectioned, thin stem. It is probably of later 16th or 17th century date (Moore 2005, 7-9). Length: 34.12mm, Diameter of seal top: 11.76mm, Weight: 4.58g
Created on: Friday 10th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7F2D17
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2010 T443: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: Silver stem and terminal from an unidentified object, probably the stem of a spoon. The stem is twisted and culminates in a baluster which supports the figure of an unidentified saint in long robes holding something in one hand. Dimensions: Length: 62.21 mm Width: 7.97 mm Thickness: 5.57 mm Weight: 7.86 g Discussion: The objects is poorly made and may well be intended to look like an apostle spoon of the 16th century or could be of European make, probably 17th century or later. Compare Klaus Marq…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Mackrell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CF5B53
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy baluster knop spoon handle terminal. The terminal is decorated with various concentric bands of varying size and culminates in a flat disk with a small knop in the centre of its outer face. A very small part of the square-section stem extends from the base of the knop, just above the break, but the rest of the spoon is missing. Homer (1975, p.28) dates this type of spoon to the mid 16th to mid 17th century. Length: 29.68mm, Diameter of terminal: 13.35mm, Thickness of stem: 6.53mm, Weight: 6.39g
Created on: Monday 7th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E37823
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy Medieval to Post-Medieval slip top spoon. The bowl is 'fig' shaped, with no evidence of any marks. The stem is lozenge shaped in cross-section. The slip top spoon appears to have been produced during the later 15th century until the second half of the 17th century (Homer 1975, p.39). The spoon survives in fairly good condition, though the surface of the metal is greenish-brown and slightly corroded. Length (of bowl): 61.38mm, Length (of stem) 100.89mm. Width (of bowl): 45.52mm, Width (of stem): 6.50mm, Thickness (of stem): 4.78mm, Thickness (of bowl): …
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2010
Last updated: Sunday 1st January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-921F62
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the stem of a copper alloy Post-Medieval seal top spoon. Only the end of the stem survives. This is decorated with a raised circumferential band, followed by a section containing a symetrical, raised, foliate design, followed by a second raised band, then a thicker, rounded, ridged band and finally a flat undecorated 'seal top'. Probably of later 16th or 17th century date (Moore 2005, pp.7-9). Length: 35.79mm, Diameter of seal top: 13.43mm, Weight: 7.63g
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FD1BE3
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy Post-Medieval seal top spoon. The stem is slightly flattened and culminates in a thin circumferential band, followed by a (possibly) foliate knop and then a rounded section decorated with longitudinal grooves, culminating in a flat 'seal top'. This section is so called because it resembles the seal matrices used during this period and earlier to make impressions in sealing wax. The bowl is 'fig' shaped. The spoon is in fairly good condition with a greenish patina and some pitting. Traces of silvering can be seen in places, particularly on the bowl. It is of late 1…
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ditcheat', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D58E23
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2010 T104: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A fragment of the stem of a silver Post-Medieval slip top spoon. The fragment, which is hexagonal in section, has the initials .S.WA on the sloping end section - presumably those of the original owners. Just below the owner's mark there is a date letter apparently an 'N' possibly the London hall mark for 1570-1571. London-made slip top spoons are often marked with a date letter in this position. For comparative complete pieces of the early 17th century see Michael Snodin, 'English Silver Spoons', London 1974,…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D55774
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2010 T103: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A complete silver Post-Medieval slip top spoon. A hallmark of a crowned X within a circle can be seen on the below just below the stem. On the back of the bowl, just below the V shaped tongue is a lozenge of dots. The mark is for Exeter and the form of the mark as well as the form of the spoon suggests mid-late 17th century in date. For the form compare Michael Snodin, 'English silver spoons', London 1974, Plate 14. Dimensions: Bowl: Length: 63.78mm, Width: 45.85mm, Thickness: 1.24mm Stem: Length (bent…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-46E644
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The stem and the terminal from a Post-Medieval copper alloy seal top spoon. The stem is oval in cross section and culminates in a thin circumferential band, followed by a foliate knop, a very thin band and then another knop marked with vertical grooves at regualr intervals, before culminating in a flat disk. This last section is the 'seal top' - so called because it resembles the seal matrices used during this period and earlier to make impressions in sealing wax. The rest of the spoon is missing. Late 16th to 17th century in date (Moore 2005, pp.7-10). Length: 54.67mm, Diameter of…
Created on: Monday 18th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FD65E0
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of the stem and the terminal of a Post-Medieval copper alloy seal top spoon. The stem is oval in cross section and culminates in a thin circumferential band, followed by a globular knop, a very thin band and then another knop, before finally a flat disk - the 'seal top' so called because it resembles a seal matrix used form making impressions in sealing wax. The rest of the spoon is missing. Late 16th to 17th century in date (Moore 2005, pp.7-10). Length: 60.95mm, Diameter of seal top: 12.92mm, Thickness of stem: 4.57mm, Weight: 12.2g
Created on: Friday 27th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Stowey', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-6C0884
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The stem and terminal of a Post-Medieval copper alloy seal top spoon. The stem is circular in cross section and culminates in a thin circumferential band, followed by a globular knop and finally a flat 'seal top'. The rest of the spoon is missing. Late 16th to 17th century in date (Moore 2005, pp.7-10). Length: 50.81mm, Thickness of stem: 3.35mm, Diameter of seal top: 11.13mm, Weight: 6.84g
Created on: Friday 20th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogursey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-242661
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy Post-Medieval spoon. All that remains is the part of the bowl and part of the stem. The remains of the bowl suggest that it was originally fig shaped. A maker's mark can be seen on the front face of the bowl, above the stem, and is perhaps a sun or a rose surrounded by a circular border of pellets. The stem is sub-oval in section and around half is missing. The presence of the maker's mark suggests that the spoon is of later 16th or 17th century date Length: 63.28mm, Width: 35.21mm, Thickness of stem: 3.19mm Weight: 12.05g
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinton St George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CFC5F7
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Post-Medieval slip top spoon. The bowl is fig shaped, culminating in a thin stem with a wedge-shaped terminal. On the front of the bowl, just above the stem, is stamped a crowned leopard's head indicating that the spoon was manufactured in London. On the reverse of the bowl, at the base just above the stem, is the owner's mark; the letters G (with a star on either side) with F E below, made from a series of pecked dots. Just below this on the reverse of the stem is the maker's mark, a square shield containing the letter T with a pellet to the right, and below this a lion passan…
Created on: Monday 8th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cattistock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6CC664
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval pewter terminal, probably from a spoon. The terminal knop is round and slightly flattened; oval in cross-section, if looking at it from the top. It is decorated with diagonal grooved lines. Below it is a collar decorated with one groove and below this remains 5.54mm of stem, sub-rectangular in cross-section. The object is pitted with erosion and slightly damaged in places. Similar pewter spoons may be seen in Egan (2005, pp. 110-117) ‘Material Culture in London in the Age of Transition’. Spoon 526 (ibid. p.110), in particular is very similar, with the same diago…
Created on: Friday 22nd May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winsham', grid reference and parish protected.