Toddy Ladle 18th Century English Spanish Sterling Silver Whalebone

Unmarked 18th Century sterling silver and twisted whalebone Toddy Ladle, c.1790. This elegant Toddy ladle has a 1780 1/2 Real Spanish coin in the bowl, with the ladle likely by an English maker. This special ladle still has its original silver finial and is 16 1/2" long, having a spouted bowl 3 1/4" wide and weighing 49 grams or 1.6 ozs. Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.