Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon

Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon

£500.00
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Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
  • Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon
Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon

Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern London 1800, antique armorial silver serving spoon

£500.00
A handsome Georgian sterling silver soup ladle, hallmarked at the London Assay Office in 1800 and made in the classic Old English pattern.

The ladle has a long, elegant tapering handle with a rounded terminal and a deep circular bowl of generous proportions, suitable for serving soup, broth or punch. Its balanced form and practical scale make it a strong example of late Georgian table silver.

The handle is engraved with a finely executed armorial crest depicting a bird of prey attacking a serpent. This striking heraldic detail suggests the ladle was originally commissioned for a family of some standing. The design closely relates to the crest associated with the Backhouse family recorded in Fairbairn's Book of Crests.

The maker's mark IB corresponds to one of several highly regarded London silversmiths working under this mark around 1800, including James Beattie, John Boyer or Joseph Barnard. The ladle retains a refined Georgian presence, with clear hallmarks, bright silver surface and elegant proportions.

Measurements
Length: 34 cm / 13.4″
Bowl width: 9.7 cm / 3.8″
Bowl depth: 3 cm / 1.2″
Weight: 157 g

Condition
Excellent antique condition. The ladle shows no dents, splits, repairs or soldering. The bowl retains a bright reflective surface and the handle remains well defined. Hallmarks are clearly struck and fully legible. Light surface patina consistent with more than two centuries of age.

Shipping & Packaging
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling and secure postage.
Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.

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