Silfren and The Bedford Gallery
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DESCRIPTION |
Silver punch ladle with turned wood handle with ivory finial. | |||
| ARTIST or SILVERSMITH |
unknown | |||
| DATE or HALLMARK |
Two marks. The number '13' and a unicorn's head. The '13' mark was an Imperial Austro-Hungarian standard mark used from the late 18th century through to the mid 19th century. The unicorn mark I have been unable to trace. Both marks too small to image well. | |||
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
Imperial Austro-Hungary (probably). | |||
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WEIGHT in GRAMS |
85 | |||
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 14 5 1/8 (bowl) |
width: 3 1/2 (bowl) | ||
| SILVER STANDARD if applicable |
13 lothige = .8125 |
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| OVERALL CONDITION |
excellent | |||
| MAJOR FAULTS |
none | |||
|
MINOR FAULTS |
We have repaired a 1/16" split to the rim. The repair is invisible from the top but a small amount of silver has been left proud on the underside to add strength. A little of the old glue is showing at the handle/bowl joint. | |||
| PRICE |
£85 |
status: SOLD | ||
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Price £85 |
SOLD |
Item Number: M1172 |