A Fine George II Silver Shilling Toddy Ladle

Description

Heading : Georgian silver toddy ladle
Date : c.1770 The silver shilling is dated 1758. see below
Period : George II
Origin : England
Ladle : Embossed festoons and pendants with the initials A.G.E. and a Geo. Twisted stem and whalebone handle.
Size : 22cm long
Condition : Excellent. no dings
Restoration : None
Weight : 50 grams

Additional Information : Used to serve toddy from a serving rummer or punch bowl and ideal for warming brandy. The twisted whalebone handle affords a better grip. The date on the coin is merely a terminus date. The neocalsical decoration was fashionable from the 1760s until the early 19th century. However coins would fall out of circulation and George III became King in 1760. It is a relatively safe assumption that this was made before 1770.