Georgian Silver Shilling Toddy Ladle After 1757

Description

Heading :  Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle
Date : After 1757
Period : George II- George III
Origin : Provincial .England
Ladle : Silver with twisted whalebone handle. Initials CJM on the tine
Size : 37cm in length. bowl 6cm in diameter
Condition : A few dings in the bowl commensurate with age and use.
Restoration : None
Weight: 46 grams

The silver George II shilling in the base is dated 1757. This is not hallmarked. suggetsing provincial manufacture. Tests silver

Used to serve hot toddy from a serving rummer or punch bowl and into drinking glasses. The twisted whalebone handle affords a better grip. These are also perfect for warming brandy at the fireside and for dousing christmas pudding in flaming brandy.

see Harold Newman. An Illustrated Dictionary of Silverware. Thames & Hudson