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Punch Ladle

Manufacturer (American, Founded 1820 - 1828)
Datec. 1810 - 1828
Mediumsilver
Dimensions13 1/2 × 4 1/2 inches (34.3 × 11.4 cm)
MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the handle stem: PENFIELD
Credit LineGift of Thelma R. Rosen in memory of her husband, Dr. Emanuel F. Rosen.
Object number1986.15.4
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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis punch ladle has a fiddle handle embossed with a scallop shell and is inscribed “EGA.” Just like today, the term punch historically referred to an assortment of drinks, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, that generally contained fruits or fruit juice, and was traditionally served with a ladle from large, wide bowls known as punch bowls. Employees of the East India Company brought the fashion for punch home with them to England in the 18th century. Connecticut-born silversmith Josiah Penfield (1785-1828) joined his uncle Isaac Marquand at his jewelry store in Savannah in 1800 to learn the silversmith craft. By 1810 he was a partner in the firm of Marquand, Paulding & Penfield. In 1820 he partnered with his cousin Frederick Marquand of New York, and then Moses Eastman, under the firm name of J. Penfield & Co. The firm was dissolved upon Penfield’s death in 1828.
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