Silver Toddy Ladle with Baleen Handle and Queen Anne Shilling c1800

Description

Heading : Silver Toddy Ladle with Baleen Handle
Date : c1800
Period : George III
Origin : England
Decoration : single-piece handle – barley twist upper with silver end cap; plain lower tapering cylinder ; offset pear-shaped bowl with everted lip and spout; engraved with cursive script – initials WB; Queen Anne shilling set in to the bowl
Size :  40.7 cm in length
Condition : ; a few scuffs and scratches to the bowl; two very small dents – one creased. the other round. There is a kink in the shank. this may be intentional as it makes it easier to pour. however they are usually straight.
Restoration : None
Weight :  55 grams (composite)