Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Recently Added 1787-1857)

1787-1857)

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Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Recently Added 1787-1857)A good antique American sterling silver Georgian toddy punch ladle, circa 1780, silver weight 2. 5 oz (71 grams). The ladle having a twist decorated whale baleen handle with a silver cap to the end. The generous round shaped bowl with a flared rim and the intials "WM" engraved in italic to the side of the bowl. Punch was a great favorite at Georgian parties and this ladle would have graced a punchbowl of substantial proportions, due to it's length.