Lot 126
Aberdeen - a set of four Scottish provincial cream ladles
Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
Description
by John Leslie, Aberdeen circa 1790, marked IL, gothic A, omega, ABD, of Old English pattern, the slender handles and stems to a circular rounded bowl, the terminals engraved with BON ACCORD within a banner (4)
Dimensions
16cm long, 3.5oz combined
Footnote
Notes: While these toddy ladles do not match fully it should be noted there are a set of fifteen very similar toddy ladles in the collection of Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum, known as the Bon Accord set. These are engraved with the full arms and motto for Aberdeen however on these examples the arms are missing.
Reference: For full biographical information on this maker see 'John Leslie - 18th Century Aberdeen Goldsmith' published by Aberdeen City Council 2004, and 'Aberdeen Goldsmiths 1450 - 1850 by Dr I E James