Sterling Silver Toddy Ladle Ferdinand III Thaler Sheffield 1883

Description

Heading : Sterling silver toddy ladle
Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1883 for Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall
Period : Victoria
Origin : Sheffield. the Midlands. England
Decoration : Repousse and chased swags and bow along with a band of acanthus leaf decoration. Parcel gilt interior with a Ferdinand III type thaler to centre. Excellent gauge.
Size :  35x8cm
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks or splits
Restoration : None
Weight : 95 grams

If you are in any doubt as to why most of the Habsburgs had prominent chins and aristocratic noses then we may use Ferdinand III as one exemplar. Both his first and second wives were first cousins. His father Ferdinand II had married his own niece. Yes your mum can also be your cousin!

The coin is a makeweight replica. We do not know any reason why this wass embedded in the base other than to give balance. This was very well made and is an excellent gauge of silver and generous bowl.