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A silver punch ladle In the Old English pattern with an inscription on the handle end.
Punch Ladle
A silver punch ladle In the Old English pattern with an inscription on the handle end.
A silver punch ladle In the Old English pattern with an inscription on the handle end.
Punch Ladle, Arthur Rice, c. 1800, silver, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Punch Ladle

Maker (Irish, 1785 - 1808)
Maker (American)
Maker (American, 1761 - 1807)
Datec. 1800
Mediumsilver
Dimensions13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm)
MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the handle back: RICE [in rectangle]
Credit LineGift of James A. Williams.
Object number1968.18.93
On View
Not on view
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 is in the Old English pattern: fairly plain, with a rounded handle. It was originally developed in the 1750s, but its production continued through the 19th and 20th centuries. It is the most commonly found pattern. The handle is inscribed “MEC” on its end. Silversmith Joseph Rice (1761-1807) moved his business in clock and watchmaking, gold and silverwork from Baltimore to Savannah and opened a shop on Bryan Street in 1799. His brother Arthur (1785-1808) joined the business in 1801. Upon his death in 1807, his wife Ann continued the business for an unspecified time.
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