Lot 321
A fine George III gilt punch ladle
Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
Description
by Robert Gray & Sons (of Glasgow), Edinburgh 1810-1811, the tapered cylindrical handle with acanthus leaf terminal and leaf mounts clasping the stem, the deep bellied circular bowl with everted flared rim
Dimensions
43cm long, 4.5oz
Footnote
Notes: Robert Gray & Sons of Glasgow were perhaps the most important makers based outside Edinburgh, their skill, design and output rivalled many an established Edinburgh name. They had perhaps the largest range of private dies for Kings and Queens pattern variants.
The sheer quality and finish to this piece suggests that it must have been a high quality presentation piece from an important commission. The bowl of the ladle has some intriguing original scratched details, one reading 'complete wt bowl' suggesting that this was part of a commission with a montieth or similar punch bowl. Sadly no record of this bowl can be traced.