Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Sold Villanis" to the shoulder

Villanis" to the shoulder

13" wide (portrait)

the white dial having black Roman numerals

The brazier in two sections and of cylindrical form having a domed top with a turned finial

This was done professionally and the glass edges were polished to match

Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Sold Villanis" to the shoulderA 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.