Lot 178: A Silver Gilt Punch Ladle with a Twisted Handle and Engraved Monogram
A silver punch ladle featuring a yellow-metal gilt finish. The object consists of a deep hemispherical bowl joined to a long slender handle. The handle is divided into a plain lower stem and a spiral-twist upper section, terminating in a squared cap. The exterior of the bowl is decorated with a finely engraved interlaced script monogram, which transcribes as HMM. No hallmarks, maker’s marks, or assay marks are visible in the provided images.
Length: 37 cm
Weight: Not recorded.
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