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Actions	Hippopotamus ivory and silver apple scoop Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.J.14.X.8 TitleHippopotamus ivory and silver apple scoop Creator Joseph Willmore DescriptionHippopotamus ivory barrel-shaped case hollowed to accommodate at end a silver scoop, at the other a silver knife. Both screw into position. ES is inscribed on the outer surface of the case, with a silver band at each end for strength. The knife is an unusual addition. The scoop is marked with an 1825 Birmingham hallmark and the knife (probably a replacement) a hallmark from 1828. Production periodNineteenth century, early Object nameApple Scoop Object categoryDental MaterialIvory, Silver Dimensions Length: 12 cm Width: 3 cm Depth: 1.5 cm

Object numberHC.J.14.X.8

TitleHippopotamus ivory and silver apple scoop

DescriptionHippopotamus ivory barrel-shaped case hollowed to accommodate at end a silver scoop, at the other a silver knife. Both screw into position. ES is inscribed on the outer surface of the case, with a silver band at each end for strength. The knife is an unusual addition. The scoop is marked with an 1825 Birmingham hallmark and the knife (probably a replacement) a hallmark from 1828.

Production periodNineteenth century, early

Object nameApple Scoop

Object categoryDental

MaterialIvory, Silver

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