For some odd reason I have received a few spoons for Christmas this year...
A friend gave me this lovely little souvenir spoon she found among the cutlery drawer when clearing out her Gran's things. It is Sterling Silver with clear makers marks: J.C. & S for John Cook and Sons of Birmingham, followed by the Birmingham mark and date stamp of 1925. J.C. & Sons were makers of small silver items such as book marks, button hooks, vespa boxes and the like. When you google their items they often come up with a Scottish theme - thistles, Celtic crosses, etc. I assume they would make many of these items for the tourist market.
It seems a high quality work - .925 silver with a top finial in an amethyst gemstone cut into the shape of a Scotch thistle. The engraved 'Edinburgh' on the bowl was probably done at the jewellers, but it may have been supplied that way.
I used Lana Bristol Smooth paper 250gsm with Staedtler HB, 2B and F along with a Mitsubishi 2H and 4H. Color was placed with Staedtler Karat color pencils slightly washed then worked over with dry color and graphite. The engraving was done using a crotchet needle as an engraving tool... and opps, I didn't really do a great job spelling out Edinburgh
Really enjoyed this post—your reflection on “Spoony” feels both playful and thoughtful at the same time. I love how you connect everyday objects like spoons with creativity and storytelling in art; it really shows how even the simplest forms can carry meaning when observed closely. The concept feels very elegant and almost poetic in its simplicity.
ReplyDeleteIt also highlights how artists can transform ordinary utensils into something visually expressive and personal, which makes the whole idea even more interesting.
On a related note, I recently came across the brand House of Gold, and their concept of Gold Plated Cutlery really fits into this world of artistic dining aesthetics—where even functional objects can become beautiful, collectible, and expressive pieces.
Thanks for sharing this—really enjoyed the read!