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.Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay card payments by Stripe rather than Paypal, please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported by Klarna.Price includes UK postage. Worldwide shipping is also available, please ask for a cost. We wish to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility in terms of cost and safeguarding the item in transit.In the unlikely event any damage has occurred during shipping please advise as soon as possible and within 2 days of receipt at the latest. If you cannot inspect the item within those 2 days please just let us know.Follow us on Instagram @thefancyfox_antiquesHeight is 34.3cm (13.5inches)
Width is 9cm (3.5inches)
Depth is 3.5cm (1.4inches)