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Punch Ladle

Artist William Jamieson (Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1806 - 1841)

Date1800 - 1849

Object NameLadle

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsOverall: Length: 34 cm
Maximum: Width: 10.6 cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1981 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG001112

Keywords

About MePunch, popular throughout the 18th century, was not very strong, so ladles were substantial. Its place was taken by toddy, higher in alcohol, so with correspondingly smaller ladles.
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Punch, popular throughout the 18th century, was not very strong, so ladles were substantial. Its place was taken by toddy, higher in alcohol, so with correspondingly smaller ladles!