Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Decorative Arts the frame being of easel

the frame being of easel form and having a crest with two birds astride a flowering urn

condition is good

the chest on chest is raised on shaped bracket feet

in the shape of a Nautilus shell

Both screens are in excellent condition

Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Decorative Arts the frame being of easelA 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.