The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A Georgian silver soup ladle – nearly 250 years old – I think the oldest piece we have a the moment
Amazing that after so much time the elegant lines of the ladle would fit in a modern home
The handle of the ladle has bead detail and there is a stylised initial engraved on the top
The bowl is worked in the shell form – very popular at that time.
Great condition and weight , this ladle could be used for serving all manner of foods besides soups
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low