A very good, large heavy George III silver soup ladle in
hourglass pattern.
This is an attractive design,
similar
to Kings, but with a distinctive hourglass device below
the shell. It originated in eighteenth century French
flatware.
The ladle is engraved with a small
contemporary lion
rampant crest.
Made in 1814 by Thomas Barker of 6
Kirby Street, Hatton Garden, London.
Length: 13 1/2
inches (34 cm)
Weight: 9 oz (280 g)
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