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Silver Toddy Ladle

Antique Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle
Antique Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle

Antique Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Georgian silver toddy ladle. With what appears to be a Georgius II half-penny embedded into the ladle bowl with the head side in the ladle and the tails side on the bottom of...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique English Silver Toddy Sauce Ladle, London 1854 Lias Bros.
Antique English Silver Toddy Sauce Ladle, London 1854 Lias Bros.

Antique English Silver Toddy Sauce Ladle, London 1854 Lias Bros.

By John & Henry Lias

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique English Silver Toddy Sauce Ladle, London 1854 Lias Bros. Fiddle pattern, initial D.

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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Toddy Ladle, English, Silver, Long Serving Spoon, Hallmarked, Georgian
Antique Toddy Ladle, English, Silver, Long Serving Spoon, Hallmarked, Georgian

Antique Toddy Ladle, English, Silver, Long Serving Spoon, Hallmarked, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique toddy ladle. An English, silver and mahogany long serving spoon, dating to the Georgian period, hallmarked in 1813.

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Antique 1810s British Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Toddy Spoon, English, Silver, Serving Ladle, William Kinman, Georgian
Antique Toddy Spoon, English, Silver, Serving Ladle, William Kinman, Georgian

Antique Toddy Spoon, English, Silver, Serving Ladle, William Kinman, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique double lip toddy spoon. An English, silver serving ladle, dating to the Georgian period, hallmark for 1772.

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Antique Late 18th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780
Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780

Antique American Sterling Silver & Baleen Georgian Punch Nog Toddy Ladle 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique American sterling silver Georgian toddy/punch ladle, circa 1780, silver weight 2.5 oz (71 grams).

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Antique 1780s American Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Toddy Ladle with Sterling and Twisted Baleen Handle
Small Toddy Ladle with Sterling and Twisted Baleen Handle

Small Toddy Ladle with Sterling and Twisted Baleen Handle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling & twisted baleen handle small toddy ladle, London, 1800. Probably by John Sanders.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Toddy Ladle Made in London by Stephen Adams, 1808
George III Toddy Ladle Made in London by Stephen Adams, 1808

George III Toddy Ladle Made in London by Stephen Adams, 1808

By Stephen Adams I

Located in London, GB

The Toddy Ladle has an oval bowl with everted rim. Most unusually, this example has a twisted silver handle instead of whalebone.

Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pair of Small Antique Toddy Ladles, Scottish, Whisky Spoon, Hallmark, William IV
Pair of Small Antique Toddy Ladles, Scottish, Whisky Spoon, Hallmark, William IV

Pair of Small Antique Toddy Ladles, Scottish, Whisky Spoon, Hallmark, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small antique toddy ladles. A Scottish, silver whisky spoon with hallmarks from the William IV period, dated 1831.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Fine Pair of George III Toddy Ladles Made by William Mill of Montrose
Fine Pair of George III Toddy Ladles Made by William Mill of Montrose

Fine Pair of George III Toddy Ladles Made by William Mill of Montrose

Located in London, GB

The toddy ladles are modelled in the fiddle pattern, with very elegant curved stems and circular bowls. The top of each stem is engraved with a contemporary crest and each is very we...

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Antique 1810s English More Dining and Entertaining

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Antique George 1V Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle Rettie & Son Aberdeen Circa 1820
Antique George 1V Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle Rettie & Son Aberdeen Circa 1820

Antique George 1V Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle Rettie & Son Aberdeen Circa 1820

Located in London, GB

Antique George 1V Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle Rettie & Son Aberdeen Circa 1820 This ladle was used to serve Hot Toddy( Hot water, whiskey,lemon, honey and spices) into the drinking...

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Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cased Set of Six Victorian Silver Toddy Ladles Charles Dickens 'Pickwick Papers'
Cased Set of Six Victorian Silver Toddy Ladles Charles Dickens 'Pickwick Papers'

Cased Set of Six Victorian Silver Toddy Ladles Charles Dickens 'Pickwick Papers'

By John Figg

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare and fine quality set of six novelty silver Toddy Ladles with silver gilt bowls, reeded column and acanthus leaf handles, the terminals formed as characters from Charles Dicken...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Toddy Ladle
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Toddy Ladle

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Toddy Ladle

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H 2.6 in W 2.72 in D 12.44 in

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Toddy Ladle

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver toddy ladle; an addition to our antique silver flatware collection.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Silver Toddy Ladle with Twisted Horn Handle by James & Walter Marshall
Scottish Silver Toddy Ladle with Twisted Horn Handle by James & Walter Marshall

Scottish Silver Toddy Ladle with Twisted Horn Handle by James & Walter Marshall

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This delightful toddy ladle was made in Scotland during the 19th century by silversmiths James & Walter Marshall.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Pierre Maingy Channel Island Silver Georgian Ladle
Rare Pierre Maingy Channel Island Silver Georgian Ladle

Rare Pierre Maingy Channel Island Silver Georgian Ladle

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare Channel Island Silver 18th century Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle, Pierre Maingy, Guernsey, C.1760.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Toddy Ladles
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Toddy Ladles

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Toddy Ladles

By James Douglas

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These exceptional George III Scottish sterling silver toddy ladles have been crafted in the Fiddle pattern with a shell shaped bowl.

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Antique 1810s Scottish Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Brandy/Toddy Ladle circa 1800
Georgian Silver Brandy/Toddy Ladle circa 1800

Georgian Silver Brandy/Toddy Ladle circa 1800

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H 1.03 in W 7.09 in D 1.38 in

Georgian Silver Brandy/Toddy Ladle circa 1800

Located in Folkestone, GB

Georgian silver Brandy or Toddy ladle with twisted whalebone handle, in good condition.

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Georgian Silver Punch or Toddy Ladle London 1826 Mary Ann & Charles Reilly
Georgian Silver Punch or Toddy Ladle London 1826 Mary Ann & Charles Reilly

Georgian Silver Punch or Toddy Ladle London 1826 Mary Ann & Charles Reilly

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Georgian Silver Punch or Toddy Ladle London 1826 Mary Ann & Charles Reilly.

Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A pair of George IV Toddy Ladles
A pair of George IV Toddy Ladles

A pair of George IV Toddy Ladles

By Robert Gray & Son

Located in London, GB

The Ladles are made in Robert Grays subtle variation of Kings Pattern. Each is engraved with a set of contemporary initials. Glasgow.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Serving Pieces

Rare 18th Century Silver Mounted Coconut Shell Toddy Ladle, England Circa 1720
Rare 18th Century Silver Mounted Coconut Shell Toddy Ladle, England Circa 1720

Rare 18th Century Silver Mounted Coconut Shell Toddy Ladle, England Circa 1720

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The conical shaped bowl fashioned from a small coconut shell trimmed with an applied silver wavy rim monogrammed with the letters HMB, attached by four riveted silver prong-shaped mo...

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Antique 1720s English George I Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Fiddle Pattern Toddy Ladle Made in Aberdeen, circa 1830
Fiddle Pattern Toddy Ladle Made in Aberdeen, circa 1830

Fiddle Pattern Toddy Ladle Made in Aberdeen, circa 1830

By Alexander Mollison.

Located in London, GB

The toddy is made in the fiddle pattern, has a wide oval bowl and is engraved at the top of the stem with a contemporary initial. Measures: Length 6.45 inches.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Serving Pieces

George IV Toddy Ladle Made in Aberdeen by William Jamieson, circa 1830
George IV Toddy Ladle Made in Aberdeen by William Jamieson, circa 1830

George IV Toddy Ladle Made in Aberdeen by William Jamieson, circa 1830

Located in London, GB

The toddy ladle is made in the fiddle pattern and is engraved at the top of the stem with a set of contemporary initials. Measures: Length: 6.45 inches.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Serving Pieces

A George III Toddy Ladle made in Edinburgh in 1809 by Alexander Spence.
A George III Toddy Ladle made in Edinburgh in 1809 by Alexander Spence.

A George III Toddy Ladle made in Edinburgh in 1809 by Alexander Spence.

Located in London, GB

The Toddy ladle is made in the Oar pattern and is engraved at the top of the stem with a set of contemporary initials. Length: 6.1 inches.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Serving Pieces

A George III Toddy Ladle made in Perth circa 1820 by Robert Keay.
A George III Toddy Ladle made in Perth circa 1820 by Robert Keay.

A George III Toddy Ladle made in Perth circa 1820 by Robert Keay.

By Robert Keay

Located in London, GB

The Toddy Ladle has a circular bowl and is made in the Oar pattern. The top of the stem is engraved with a contemporary initial and the number 6. Length: 5.9 inches.

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Antique 19th Century Australian Serving Pieces

Rare George IV Scottish Provincial Toddy Ladle made by R & R Keay
Rare George IV Scottish Provincial Toddy Ladle made by R & R Keay

Rare George IV Scottish Provincial Toddy Ladle made by R & R Keay

Located in London, GB

The Ladle has a deep circular bowl and the stem is modelled in the Fiddle and Shell pattern. This piece is in excellent condition and is very well marked. Length: 6.1 inches, 15....

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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish More Dining and Entertaining

A very fine pair of George III Toddy Ladles made by William & Patrick Cunningham
A very fine pair of George III Toddy Ladles made by William & Patrick Cunningham

A very fine pair of George III Toddy Ladles made by William & Patrick Cunningham

Located in London, GB

The Toddy Ladles have deep circular bowls and beautiful slender Celtic point stems. The top of each stem is engraved with a contemporary Scottish Crest with the Motto "Thus Far" abov...

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Antique 18th Century Scottish More Dining and Entertaining

Rare Pair of George III Toddy Ladles Made in Perth by A. Murray, circa 1820
Rare Pair of George III Toddy Ladles Made in Perth by A. Murray, circa 1820

Rare Pair of George III Toddy Ladles Made in Perth by A. Murray, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

The ladles have circular bowls and old English pattern stems, which are engraved with the initial "S" in typical Scottish script. The ladles are in excellent condition and are well m...

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Antique 19th Century Scottish More Dining and Entertaining

George III Scottish Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle 'Twist Handle'
George III Scottish Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle 'Twist Handle'

George III Scottish Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle 'Twist Handle'

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare George III Scottish Provincial silver Toddy Ladle with curved twisted stem and ball finial.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Meissen Style Chinese Export Toddy Ladle
Meissen Style Chinese Export Toddy Ladle

Meissen Style Chinese Export Toddy Ladle

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A lovely survivor in porcelain with Meissen style floral decoration.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Birds Nest by Gorham Sauce/toddy/cream ladle with bucket bowl
Birds Nest by Gorham Sauce/toddy/cream ladle with bucket bowl

Birds Nest by Gorham Sauce/toddy/cream ladle with bucket bowl

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Birds Nest by Gorham with 3-D nest of eggs and bird with branch handle Sauce/toddy/cream ladle with bucket bowl 6 1/4", leaves inside bowl, monogram "Lucie" on front of bowl. Inside ...

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American Flatware and Serving Pieces

18th Century Toddy Ladle
18th Century Toddy Ladle

18th Century Toddy Ladle

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H 13 in W 3.26 in D 1 in

18th Century Toddy Ladle

Located in Mississauga, ON

A Georgian, late 18th century silver Toddy Ladle with a beaded border and twisted baleen handle.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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