Lot Details
Lot 125
An American Partial Gilt Sterling Silver Terrapin Ladle and Punch Ladle
1870s
The terrapin ladle retailed by W.J. Behan, the handle engraved with leaves and applied with a figure of a turtle, the punch ladle with the bowl and finial clad with ivy and a scarab beetle. Length of larger 13 inches, total approximately 11 ounces.
C
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $1,512 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Terrapin - Good condition overall; rubbing to gilding; good detail to decoration; engraved initial "F"; clearly hallmarked
Ladle - Good condition overall; good detail to decoration; the handle not monogrammed, but no sign of erasure; good colour to gilt bowl
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
Ladle - Good condition overall; good detail to decoration; the handle not monogrammed, but no sign of erasure; good colour to gilt bowl
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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