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Large Georgian Silver Ladle

18th century
Sold 23 May 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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Description

A fine Mid Georgian silver ladle of good large size. The ladle is beautifully designed with a scallop shell bowl, long elegant stem and simple scroll finial end to the handle, known as the Onslow pattern. The piece is in very good condition with a minor dent to the bowl. There is a monogram engraved on the underside of the handle. There are a full and clear set of hallmarks for London, 1764, and makers mark WW. The whole is a wonderful example of Georgian flatware.

Overall sizes in inches:

14 long

3 ¼ wide

2 ½ high

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Ladle to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133417
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Description
A fine Mid Georgian silver ladle of good large size.
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The ladle is beautifully designed with a scallop shell bowl, long elegant stem and simple scroll finial end to the handle, known as the Onslow pattern.
Prometheus Antiques

The piece is in very good condition with a minor dent to the bowl. There is a monogram engraved on the underside of the handle. There are a full and clear set of hallmarks for London, 1764, and makers mark WW. The whole is a wonderful example of Georgian flatware.

Overall sizes in inches:

14 long

3 ¼ wide

2 ½ high

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Ladle to the Georgian era.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133417
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An antique Georgian sterling silver ladle featuring an elongated handle and a scalloped shell-shaped bowl rests vertically.
Large Georgian silver ladle
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An antique Georgian sterling silver ladle featuring an elongated handle and a scalloped shell-shaped bowl rests vertically.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectServing Utensils
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell bowl, Fluted handle, Hallmarks
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A Georgian silver ladle is a serving utensil produced during the reigns of the four British Kings named George, spanning from 1714 to 1830. These pieces were primarily crafted for serving soup, punch, or gravy at formal dining tables.

Georgian ladles were typically handcrafted from sterling silver, adhering to the strict standard of 925 parts per thousand. Silversmiths used hammering, casting, and hand-chasing techniques to form the bowls and stems, often incorporating reinforcement to handle heavy use.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmarks stamped directly onto the silver, which typically include the makers mark, a standard mark like the lion passant indicating sterling quality, a town mark for the assay office, and a date letter corresponding to the exact year of manufacture.

A Georgian silver ladle can be displayed as a decorative object by mounting it in a shadow box, resting it inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or placing it upon a stack of books as an object of curiosity to add historical texture to modern spaces.

Preserving antique silver requires gentle cleaning with a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth only when necessary, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip the natural patina. Store the piece in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment away from direct sunlight.
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