Antique Unmarked Pewter Ladle with Wooden Handle and Hemispherical Shaped Bowl
Description: A nice antique pewter ladle with nicely shaped turned wood handle and a Hemisphere shaped bowl. The piece has a curved and turned hardwood handle attached to the bowl using a tubular pewter connector which is part of the bowl. The handle itself ends with a rounded small pointy shaped terminal on top. The ladle also has what we would characterize a half a ball bowl which is ~3 1/2" in diameter at the top and is ~1 1/4" deep. The handle has been lacquered and looks very nice and the bowl has developed a nice warm gray age patina. The wood handle has some minor scratches and dings, but is intact and solid. The bowl itself also has some scratches, some minor dings, is slightly deformed and is slightly out of round. Be that as it may, this a nice piece worthy of a spot in your collection. Please carefully view photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Unknown, but most likely mid 1800s to early 1900s (mid 19th century to early 20th century), but could be earlier.
Origin: Purchased in Southeast Pennsylvania, USA.
Size: The ladle Measure ~13 1/4" in length with the bowl measuring ~3 1/2" in diameter on the top and is ~1 1/4" deep. The handle itself is ~11 1/8" long. The piece weighs about 6 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: The piece is unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: Nice antique ladle to add to your collection.
Condition: The ladle is in good overall condition. The handle has been lacquered and looks very nice and the bowl has developed a nice warm gray age patina. The wood handle has some minor scratches and dings, but is intact and solid. The bowl itself also has some scratches, some minor dings, is slightly deformed and is slightly out of round. All in all, a nice piece worthy of a spot in your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
