Toddy ladle. Long, turned wooden handle with a bulbous end. The silver bowl of the ladle has a coin incorporated into the bottom. The coin has the profile of a man wearing laurels and is inscribed GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA.

Title

Toddy ladle. Long, turned wooden handle with a bulbous end. The silver bowl of the ladle has a coin incorporated into the bottom. The coin has the profile of a man wearing laurels and is inscribed GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA.

Identifier

ABDUA:19291

Description

Toddy ladle with a polished wood handle and a silver bowl. The base of bowl is formed from a George II threepenny piece.
Inscription: GEORGIVS II | DEI GRATIA

Date

Early: 1727 Late: 1760

Format

wood metal silver, L: 349 mm Dia(bowl): 49 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: McAldowie, A.M Dr

UUID

c804f39a-535b-436c-928e-5d10b52f51ed

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