Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778

Name: Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA930544
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A very handsome Georgian silver soup ladle in the Old English Thread pattern, double struck so the pattern is repeated on the reverse. A family crest is engraved to the front of the handle of a rampant lion stood atop a turret and set below a coronet. A monogram is ornately engraved to the reverse. Hallmarked for London 1778, maker George Smith III.

It measures 34.3cm (13 1/2") long and the bowl is 9cm (3 1/2") wide and 3.5cm (1 5/8") deep. It weighs 200g / 6.4ozt.

In excellent condition, no dents and minimal handling wear, all the marks and engravings are crisp as is the decoration.

Physical Dimensions

Height

34.3cm (13.50")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA930544

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1348

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very handsome Georgian silver soup ladle in the Old English Thread pattern, double struck so the pattern is repeated on the reverse.

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A family crest is engraved to the front of the handle of a rampant lion stood atop a turret and set below a coronet.

The Fancy Fox

A monogram is ornately engraved to the reverse. Hallmarked for London 1778, maker George Smith III.