What-is-it question CXXVI.

[2209patrick]

What are these two spoons called ?

George Adams, London, 1849.


Robert Gordon, Colonial India, 1802-1822.
14.17 inches (36 cm.) long.


Pat.
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[wev]

gravy spoon
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[wev]

or platter spoons -- I've heard both. I have a 10" one by the Bateman's around somewhere.
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[2209patrick]

Hello Wev.

Have not heard the term platter spoon before, but gravy spoon is close enough for me.
Also called a gravy divider and strainer spoon.

The divider in the bowl with vertical slits allows thick gravy to be scooped up in one half and strained into the other side.

Pat.
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