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Punch Ladle
English
18th century
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
W. 7.8 cm (3 1/8 in.); L. 36.7cm (14 7/16 in.);
Weight: 48 gm (1 oz 10 dwt)
Weight: 48 gm (1 oz 10 dwt)
Credit Line
Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
Accession NumberRES.35.39
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe ladle has a long stem of twisted horn with a faceted silver finial. The oval silver bowl, formed from raised sheet, has a Queen Anne shilling set into the center and is joined to the stem by a plain silver ferrule.
InscriptionsEngraved in monogram on front of bowl, HAF
ProvenanceBequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 5, 1935)