George III Sterling Punch Ladle

With finely shaped shell bowl, elegantly tapered long handle with bright cut engraving, monogrammed "H" on handle, with "B.M." sponsor's mark in rectangular punch with cut corners, 1781 date letter.

13.5 in.

4.55 troy ozs.

Private deceased estate collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Finely executed craftsmanship!

Small tight split to center of bowl.

$200 - 400