A fine George III presentation silver gilt punch ladle
Auction: 14 August 2012 at 15:00 BST
£2,250
Description
George McHattie, Edinburgh 1819, the slightly flared candle in stages with scroll and acanthus decoration and twin cartouches, one inscribed 'Lucifer' with curled terminal, the shallow oval bowl with everted gadrooned rim and scroll decoration
Dimensions
7oz
Footnote
Notes: although the presentation of this ladle still remain unknown it would seem likely that it was possibly a sporting prize for Greyhound coursing or horse racing. Other similar ladles for such presentations have been noted but are rare.