The Fancy Fox

Description

A very handsome Georgian silver soup ladle in the Old English Thread pattern, double struck so the pattern is repeated on the reverse. A family crest is engraved to the front of the handle of a rampant lion stood atop a turret and set below a coronet. A monogram is ornately engraved to the reverse. Hallmarked for London 1778, maker George Smith III.

It measures 34.3cm (13 1/2") long and the bowl is 9cm (3 1/2") wide and 3.5cm (1 5/8") deep. It weighs 200g / 6.4ozt.

In excellent condition, no dents and minimal handling wear, all the marks and engravings are crisp as is the decoration.
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We wish to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility in terms of cost and safeguarding the item through transit.