Ca. 1500 AD. A bronze spoon featuring a large oval bowl and a long square-shaped, slightly tapering handle that terminates in a baluster-type knop. The bowl of the spoon was designed to hold a substantial amount of food, while the handle provided the user with a secure grip. Spoons were an essential part of medieval dining in England, and their design evolved over time to meet changing culinary needs. The large oval bowl of this particular spoon was perfect for eating soups and stews, which were popular dishes at the time. The long handle allowed the user to reach into deep bowls, while the tapering design made it easy to scoop food out of narrow containers.Size: L:155mm / W:50mm ; 40gProvenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1980s.