antique silver scots toddy ladle

Description

Interesting Geo.III silver toddy ladle. Of Fiddle pattern design, this derivative of Fiddle pattern is fairly unique to Scotland at this period and known as "oar" pattern, it is of fine quality with good clear marks. Particularly interesting is the fact that the maker's mark comprises of just one letter; this mark is registered with the Edinburgh Assay Office (again on a spoon,) but with no record of the maker's name. Great ladle, and of intrigue and interest.
Edinburgh. 1811. Maker, H. (see photograph.)
Length 16cm
Postage; by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge for deliveries within UK; outside UK deliveries by quotation.
Payment; by using the payment button on this item's description, or bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details.
All items are professionally packed prior to posting.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information regarding any of our stock items, we try to make our descriptions as informative as possible, but are always delighted to be of any further assistance.
Internal Ref: 28/1798

Dimensions

Height = 16 cm (6")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 3.8 cm (2")

Antique Silver Scots Toddy Ladle.

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

28/1798

Description

Interesting Geo.III silver toddy ladle. Of Fiddle pattern design, this derivative of Fiddle pattern is fairly unique to Scotland at this period and known as "oar" pattern, it is of fine quality with good clear marks. Particularly interesting is the fact that the maker's mark comprises of just one letter; this mark is registered with the Edinburgh Assay Office (again on a spoon,) but with no record of the maker's name. Great ladle, and of intrigue and interest.
Edinburgh. 1811. Maker, H. (see photograph.)
Length 16cm
Postage; by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge for deliveries within UK; outside UK deliveries by quotation.
Payment; by using the payment button on this item's description, or bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details.
All items are professionally packed prior to posting.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information regarding any of our stock items, we try to make our descriptions as informative as possible, but are always delighted to be of any further assistance.
Internal Ref: 28/1798

Dimensions

Height = 16 cm (6")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 3.8 cm (2")

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