spoon, tea, box, spoon
Accession Number

NAM.2001-02-273-1

Description

Cast white metal teaspoon with box, 1960 (c). Made by Ninnes and marked with a lion at the end of the handle and three ornate letters, A R A, and a classical raised design on the handle. Small white card box is printed with the maker’s details on the lid and contains a strip of blue velvet. Possibly presented as a sporting trophy for marksmanship; associated with the Army Rifle Association and the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own). From a collection of items formerly in the possession of Maj Albert Edward Frances (Frank) Waldron.