{"product_id":"antique-silver-plated-toddy-ladle-ebony-handle","title":"Antique Silver-Plated Toddy Ladle | Spiral-Twist Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Silver-Plated Toddy Ladle | Spiral-Twist Ebony Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA long handle and a small bowl, made for reaching into the punch and serving a glass at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToddy and punch ladles were used to serve drinks made with spirits, water, sugar and spices, often warmed for winter gatherings. Their long handles let a serving be drawn from a punch bowl, while handles of wood or horn gave a comfortable grip. Such ladles are particularly associated with eighteenth- and nineteenth-century drinking customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ladle has a deep, rounded bowl with a stepped rim, joined to a slender silver-plated stem. The ebony handle is plain at either end and turned in a spiral twist through the middle. It finishes in a silver-plated cap. The bowl is bright inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good condition, with no damage. The handle is secure at both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: silver plate; ebony handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: toddy ladle with round, stepped-rim bowl and spiral-twist handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: length 23 cm; bowl width 4.5 cm; height 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good; no damage; handle secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyer profile: collectors of silver plate and drinks accessories, and anyone who enjoys the traditions of punch and mulled wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe toddy ladle is a form particular to the custom of punch, and the contrast of bright plate and black spiral-turned ebony is part of its appeal. With its round bowl and long handle, it belongs naturally among collections of antique drinking and serving accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe punch is drunk and the evening ends; the ladle is rinsed and put away for the next one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40545477001416,"sku":"","price":895.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-07-14_18.36.16.png?v=1775917650","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/antique-silver-plated-toddy-ladle-ebony-handle","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}