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Soup Ladle

Dateca.1795-1810

Maker John Sayre (1771 - 1852)

OriginAmerica, New York, New York City

MediumSilver

DimensionsLength: 14"; Width of Bowl: 3 11/16"; Depth of Bowl: 1 7/16"

Credit LineBequest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hennage

Object number2020-332

DescriptionSoup ladle with a round bowl flowing into a curved handle with a downturned, slightly pointed end. A plain drop denotes the junction of the bowl and handle. The top of the handle is engraved with an "M" in sprigged script within a wriggled and bright-cut shield, with an undulating vine hanging down from it.
MarkingsBack of handle struck with "I.SAYRE" in relief within a rectangle. Mark is slightly doubled.
ProvenancePurchased from Shrubsole Inc. (New York, NY) on April 20, 1970.