Sterling Silver Hanoverian Pattern Soup Ladle - Antique George II

This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Hanoverian pattern.

The posterior surface of the handle terminal is embellished with a contemporary engraved crest of a serpent nowed below a coronet.

This fine example of antique silver cutlery has a plain rounded bowl with a rounded heel.

The anterior surface of the ladle features a pip to the handle terminal.

The reverse of this impressive Georgian ladle bears the original scratch weight of 10 troy ounces and 1 pennyweight (10.05 troy ounces) above the lap/scarf joint solder line; as to be expected the measured weight has subtly diminished in keeping with age to 9.9 troy ounces.

Such hand raised, period examples with a scarf/lap joint to the stem of the handle, typically have flat shallow bowls and are rare to the market.

Maker: Philip Roker II

Date: 1747

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

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the silver ladle handle 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 exceptional and unusual silver ladle spoon.

Length 38.1cm/15"

Width 9.5cm/3.74"

Height 4.5cm/1.77"

9.9 troy ounces/307.5g