Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Sold A fine & rare 12th/13th

A fine & rare 12th/13th century ancient Persian Islamic vessel

Villanis" to the shoulder

This was done professionally and the glass edges were polished to match

The base with two corresponding bands of cream calligraphy

" The dispenser fitted with a brass spigot and standing on a flared circular foot

Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Sold A fine & rare 12th/13thA good antique American sterling silver Georgian toddy punch ladle, circa 1780, silver weight 2. 5 oz (71 grams). The ladle having a twist decorated whale baleen handle with a silver cap to the end. The generous round shaped bowl with a flared rim and the intials "WM" engraved in italic to the side of the bowl. Punch was a great favorite at Georgian parties and this ladle would have graced a punchbowl of substantial proportions, due to it's length.