Soup Ladle
Date1832-1837
Retailed by
Heloise Boudo
Maker
Hall, Hewson & Brower
American
MediumSilver
DimensionsOL: 13 3/8”; OH (at bowl): 2 1/8”
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, The Joseph H. and June S. Hennage Fund
Object number2022-11
DescriptionSilver soup ladle: Downturned fiddle-tipped handle with rounded, flared shoulders and deep horizontal oval bowl with long ovoid drop on back.Inscription(s)Engraved across front tip of handle in sprigged script “Mc G”.Mark(s)Stamped in relief on back of handle with three pseudo hallmarks: a lion, a “G”, and a bust for Hall, Hewson & Brower (makers) and “H•BOUDO” in a rectangle for Heloise Boudo (retailer); and with incuse “D” standard or quality mark.
