Large silver ladle with "SMD" cypher and scallop shell shaped bowl.
Category
Silver
Acquisition
Accession
S 61.16
Source or Donor
Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Thompson
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Thompson, 1961
Made/Created
Artist
William Simmon
Date made
1784 - 1785
Place
City
London
Country
England
Continent
Europe
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Engraved Monogram
Location
on tip of handle
Transcription
SMD
Type
Hallmark
Notes
Five London hallmarks include "i" date letter for 1784-85 and king's head
Dimensions
Height
13-3/8 in
Width
3-1/4 in
Condition
Notes
Bowl has cracks along ribs, some of which are repaired.
Provenance
Notes
* Provenance needs to be confirmed. Purchased by Mr. Dyckman from John Folgham & Son, London, 1788. Purchased by Mrs. Fred D. Thompson, through John Conover, Ossining, NY, 1961
