Soup Ladle
Date1802-1813
Maker
James Howell
(active ca. 1802 - 1810)
MediumSilver
DimensionsOL: 12 7/8 in.; Depth of bowl: 1 1/4 in.
Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
Object number2020-106
DescriptionSilver soup ladle: Large oval bowl with incised rounded drop on back and long curved and tapered handle with rounded end tipt on back.Inscription(s)Engraved on front of handle in script and sprigged script: "C D / 1774 / to / EMR / 1837 / to / ECR / 1877."Mark(s)Marked in relief on back of handle in script: "I Howell" in a conforming cartouche.
