Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Paintings Each figure is very finely

Each figure is very finely carved in traditional dress and engraved with polychrome decoration

the tureen raised on four scrolled feet

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Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Paintings Each figure is very finelyA 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.