An Antique Edwardian Solid Sterling Silver Anointing Spoon

UK Silver Hallmarked for Birmingham 1908, with the makers mark E&Co for Elkington & Co

It measures 11cm in length & weighs 16.5 grams

A beautiful replica of a 12th century spoon used in the anointing part of the coronation ceremony, which took place before the investiture and crowning of the sovereign.

Believed to have been first used for Henry II .

The original spoon is displayed in Westminster Abbey .