Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Recently Added each side having an engraved

each side having an engraved panel with Chinese inspired scenes

29" tall X 24

a follower of the style of Caravaggio (1600-1671)

A very fine antique French Louis XV style inlaid 'kidney' shaped side table/chest

Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Recently Added each side having an engravedA 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.