overall: 2 1/2 in x 14 1/4 in x 3 3/4 in; 6.35 cm x 36.195 cm x 9.525 cm
Object Name:
ladle
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
ca 1780
1795-1797
Description:
Old English type ladle with circular bowl and pointed downturned handle with midrib on back, bright cut graduated ovals on front, and a foliate script "H" engraved in the reserve; no shoulders. Swage-formed pointed drop on back of bowl. Back of handle is engraved "1780" and struck with three marks, "I&T.D" in raised serif letters in a rectangle to left of an eagle's head in profile facing right and a wheat sheaf, both in squares. "1780" added later.
The secondary marks of an eagle's head and wheat sheaf are those of Joseph Dubois (1767-1798) and Teunis Denise (Denyse) Dubois (1773-1843), respectively, also of New York City, in partnership, 1795-1797.
