Sterling Silver Ladle by Hester Bateman, London, 1787 (With Case)

Name: Sterling Silver Ladle by Hester Bateman, London, 1787 (With Case)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA984196
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Harrington Antiques

Description

A beautiful George III period sterling silver ladle, fully hallmarked for Hester Bateman, London, 1787. The ladle comes with a later case for Gebelein Silversmiths, Boston, USA (1878-1945).

Hester Bateman (1708 – 1794) was an English silversmith, renowned for her high quality flatware and ornamental silverware. A craftswoman working within the family business, she was succeeded in turn by her sons, daughter-in-law, grandson and great-grandson. The Bateman family silversmithing company lasted until the middle of the nineteenth century.

This stunning example boasts a fine scallop shell bowl and tapering feathered handle. The ladle remains in an excellent condition throughout with good clear hallmarks.

Originally intended as a sauce ladle, this piece also works perfectly as a punch ladle.

Dimensions :-

Length: 34cm

Depth (of spoon): 2.75cm approx.

Width: 8.5cm

Weight: 130 grams

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.8cm (1.10")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Depth

8.5cm (3.35")

Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA984196

Dealers Internal Reference

7249

Dealers Notes

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Description

A beautiful George III period sterling silver ladle, fully hallmarked for Hester Bateman, London, 1787. The ladle comes with a later case for Gebelein Silversmiths, Boston, USA (1878-1945).

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Hester Bateman (1708 – 1794) was an English silversmith, renowned for her high quality flatware and ornamental silverware.

Harrington Antiques

A craftswoman working within the family business, she was succeeded in turn by her sons, daughter-in-law, grandson and great-grandson. The Bateman family silversmithing company lasted until the middle of the nineteenth century.

fig 1. Sterling Silver Ladle by Hester Bateman, London, 1787 (With Case)

This stunning example boasts a fine scallop shell bowl and tapering feathered handle. The ladle remains in an excellent condition throughout with good clear hallmarks.

Originally intended as a sauce ladle, this piece also works perfectly as a punch ladle.

Dimensions :-

Length: 34cm

Depth (of spoon): 2.75cm approx.

Width: 8.5cm

Weight: 130 grams

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.8cm (1.10")