Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778
Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778

Superb 18th Century George III Silver Soup Ladle Old English Thread Pattern 1778

Code: FA1348

Dimensions:

L: 34.3cm (13.5")

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A handsome Georgian silver soup ladle in the Old English Thread pattern, double struck so the pattern is repeated on the reverse. A family crest is engraved to the front of the handle of a rampant lion stood atop a turret and set below a coronet. A monogram is ornately engraved to the reverse. Hallmarked for London 1778, maker George Smith III.

It measures 34.3cm (13 1/2") long and the bowl is 9cm (3 1/2") wide and 3.5cm (1 5/8") deep. It weighs 200g / 6.4ozt. 

In excellent condition, no dents and minimal handling wear, all the marks and engravings are crisp as is the decoration.