Newcastle Sterling Silver Punch Ladle - Antique Victorian (1882)

This exceptional and rare antique Victorian cast sterling silver punch ladle has a plain circular bowl.

The stem of this silver ladle is ornamented with twisted design, to a pillar style handpiece.

The handle is further embellished with an impressive terminal modelled in the form of a male figural bust.

This exceptional antique sterling silver punch ladle has been crafted by the renowned flatware maker Christian John Reid of Reid & Sons.

Such examples crafted in Newcastle sterling silver are extremely rare; this exceptional ladle is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

Maker: Reid & Sons (Christian John Reid)

Date: 1882

This antique toddy/punch ladle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and is in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the stem are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of silver flatware.

Length 31.3cm/12.32"

Width of bowl 5.5cm/2.17"

4.1 troy ounces/127.7g