Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
David Clarke
Title
Spoonie Collection: American Silver Spoon and Pewter
Made in
London
Providence
Stockholm
Date
2011
Description
Silver spoon stem with the bowl removed, and a deeper pewter body attached to form a free-standing piece.
Materials and techniques
Spoon bought on eBay in the UK or USA. Bowl of the spoon removed using a piercing saw, retaining the edge of the bowl and handle. Pewter forms made using simple forming techniques around steel formers (wooden and rubber mallets used). Soldered together with tin solder and plumber's flux.
Dimensions
length: 15.5cm
width: 8cm
height: 14cm
Object number
M91
Category
On view
99 Bishopsgate 5&20 Exhibition