A silver punch ladle with an Old English handle.

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Stamped maker's marks on the back of the handle.

Initials inscribed on the handle terminus: "BS".

Punch Ladle

Maker Ebenezer Whiting (American, 1735 - 1794)

Datec. 1786 - 1788

Mediumsilver

Dimensions13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm)

MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the handle back: E. Whiting; SAVANNAH [in rectangles]

Credit LineGift of Mr. E. Descombe Wells.

Object numberOT1961.31

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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 TextEbenezer Whiting only worked in Savannah for two years, from 1786 until 1788, but he advertised in local newspapers frequently. In addition to carrying “large work, such as, tankards, tea pots, coffee pots, milk pots, &c.,” Whiting promoted his work in brass. While his advertisements suggest that he hired some individuals from New York to help him complete his work, other records show that he enslaved at least five individuals.

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