Silver Spoons of Britain 1200 – 1710 traces the story of English, Irish and Scottish silver spoons and their makers from their humble beginnings with an acorn knop in 1200 through to the dog nose spoon of 1710. The story is told by focusing on particular spoons that reveal the features of the different styles made in England, Scotland and Ireland.
It is designed for the complete novice as well as anybody with a passion for the subject. In researching the spoons David Constable had the good fortune to handle in excess of twenty-five collections (a number of which are in private hands and will remain anonymous), as well as gaining access to a number of spoons through dealers, auction houses and livery companies.