$200
GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER TODDY LADLES WITH BALEEN HANDLES, C. 1795-1830, THREE, L 8 3/4"-14":Including 1 Birmingham ladle with a spiraled baleen handle and round silver bowl, hallmarks at the well include king's profile, lion passant, anchor, date letter (partially rubbed, c. 1830), and maker's mark "IT" enclosed (unidentified), L.8 3/4"; 1 London ladle with spiraled baleen handle, oval bowl, hallmarks at the underside include a crowned leopard, lion passant, and date letter e (1780-1781), maker's mark is rubbed, L.11 1/2"; and 1 London ladle with a smooth baleen handle, the silver bowl with a spout and centered by a 1781 Georgian coin, script monogram, hallmarks below the spout include a lion passant, crowned leopard, date letter u (1795-1796), rubbed maker's mark, L.14 3/4".
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2008-11-15