Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Iron Spoon



I have carried this iron spoon for almost 30 years on treks, hunts and rendezvous. If I ever knew who made it, I have long since forgotten. If anyone knows whose mark this is or recognizes the workmanship, please let me know.

Bill Scurlock

2 comments:

  1. Quite interesting. I've never seen one like this before. I've often wondered if the settlers, explorers, and longhunters west of the appalachian mountains used utensils made of materials other than wood, or bone, if so was it rare to do so? I assume the one you have shown is of contemporary manufacture.
    My wife Jan and I met you at last year at the CLA convention and wish to thank you for taking time to talk to us. Your one nice guy Bill. Thanks for you labor in producing Muzzleloader. May God bless.

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  2. Thanks, Whitefeather. I don't know about personal utensils like this small spoon, but larger iron cooking utensils traveled with the frontier as settlement occurred. Thanks for your comment.

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