Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Decorative Arts the border having eight enameled

the border having eight enameled panels

Both screens are in excellent condition

the chest on chest is raised on shaped bracket feet

the clock plinth is fitted with a rectangular 'Sevres' plaque

The bronze having a rich patina

Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780 Decorative Arts the border having eight enameledA 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.