Toddy ladle

ca. 1850

Place madeGeneva, New York, United States, North America

Silver plate

Overall: 7 x 2 5/8 x 2 in. ( 17.8 x 6.7 x 5.1 cm )

Gift of Fred K. McDaniel in memory of his mother

1942.446

According to the accession records, this ladle once belonged to Commodore William Reynolds. The donor's mother was Reynolds' niece and adopted daughter.

DescriptionSilver plate toddy ladle with oval bowl; oval handle with upturned end, threading on obverse and reverse, and engraved initial on obverse; stamped maker's mark on reverse.

Markingsengraved: on obverse: "R" stamped: on reverse: "HALL & ELTON"

ClassificationsSILVER