Hester Bateman English Georgian Sterling Silver Ladle, 1785

George III sterling silver urn. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1785. Girdled bowl with flared rim and capped s-scroll side handles; domed foot. Gilt interior. Visible handwork. ...

English Georgian sterling siler ladle with oval bowl; twisted baleen handle with sterling silver terminal. Worn marks including maker’s initials TM (possibly Thomas Mynd).

Chrysanthemum sterling silver oyster ladle. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. Round bowl with twisted fluting and curved and reeded stem with d...

Imperial Chrysanthemum sterling silver soup ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Tapering stem with waisted terminal and lobed round bowl. Dense ornament with flowers and le...

Beautiful Hester Bateman George III period baby spoon with very fine scroll decoration and wonderful period engraved initials S. M. on the back. Rare, early highly collectible piece...

Hester Bateman 1790, London, sterling silver tablespoon. Old English Plain pattern. England's most famous female silversmith. 2.10 troy oz. 8.75" x 1 13/16" x 7/8" h. We are a famil...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English Bright-cut Edge pattern soup ladle made by Hester Bateman; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Old English Bright-cut Edge pattern. The anterior surface of the handle is embellished with an undulating engraved border. This fine example of silver cutlery has a plain rounded bowl. The reverse of this antique silver ladle features a rounded heel to the bowl and the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'S'. Such examples crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman, in this high quality, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; this ladle is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. A Hester Bateman silver ladle is both a functional serving piece and a collectible object of enduring value. Ideal for enhancing formal dining with elegance, it makes a meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, or milestone occasions. Valued for its craftsmanship, provenance, and hallmarks, it also serves as a cherished heirloom. Condition This antique ladle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the handle are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian Old English silver flatware...

Hester Bateman Silver Marrow Scoop Dated 1785 London Assay Antique silver marrow scoops were used to tease out the tasty morsels of marrowfat from beef bones - a great delicacy durin...