I’m giving this object its own blog entry only because I like it! Initially it looks like a rather well used ladle, but on closer inspection the bowl appears to be a bit ‘chewed’.

Indeed, the label attached to the objects reads,

‘Ladle brought back by Lt Pelham Aldrich, British Antarctic Expedition 1875-76. Label written by P Aldrich reads, ‘This ladle was bitten through by an Eskimo dog by the name of Michael on sledge journey in October 1875. A small quantity of the previous night’s supper adhered to the ladle and evidently proved the attraction."

What powerful jaws Michael must have had.