George Smith II, London 1773, 'Old English' Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
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$195.00
English in origin, this soup ladle measures 13" long overall and has a generously proportioned 3 1/2" diameter, 1 1/8" deep, hemispherical bowl.
Solid silver, it weighs 4.0 T. oz.
The pattern is Old English with a rounded, downturned, handle end with a Tipt backside. It has an exposed thumb drop on the join with the bowl.
Plain, this has never been monogrammed or inscribed. Its appeal lies in its simplicity of design and fine crafting, all preserved in near original condition. The bowl remains well-formed and free of dents or bends, and the piece shows an overall brilliant finish.
It is clearly hallmarked with a "lion" for sterling, a "leopard" for London, a date letter "S" for 1773-74, and "GS" for maker George Smith II.
