Punch Ladle

Date1720-1740

MediumSilver; fruitwood

DimensionsL. (handle and socket): 12 9/16"; H.(spout): 2 1/8"; H.(rim): 1 15/16"; W.(bowl): 4 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1942-36

DescriptionPunch ladle with turned wooden handle fitting attenuated conical socket with disc attachment to body below rim; rather deep oval bowl with plain everted rim, convex sides, and large pouring spout at right-angles to handle. Uninscribed as to owner.
MarkingsUnmarked
ProvenanceThis, as well as the two-handled covered cup (1942-37) and the pair of salvers (1945-16,1-2), were last owned by William Randolph Grymes of Orange, Virginia. The history of ownership of these and other items was given by the last owner as follows: "The...tangible personal property was inherited by the said William Randolph Grymes from his mother, Lucy Randolph Grymes, who inherited the same from Elizabeth Randolph Daniel who was a daughter of Judge Peter Vivian Daniel of the Supreme Court of the United States, she being a grand-daughter of Edmund Randolph, her mother being his daughter, Lucy Nelson Randolph." (See folder for copy of complete document)
Vendor: Young's Antique Shop, Richmond, VA