Rare 1760s Irish Sterling Silver Large Serving Soup Ladle by David Peter 14" ruby eyes There is a rattle on

There is a rattle on the handle of the carving knife

and may be by one of these or a similar maker

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The back of the handle is marked with the crowned leopard’s head for London

natural pearl and opal pin or small brooch

Rare 1760s Irish Sterling Silver Large Serving Soup Ladle by David Peter 14" ruby eyes There is a rattle onPresented is a superb Irish sterling silver large ladle. This piece dates to around the 1760s and was made by David Peter. The ladle is done in a traditional Irish form, with a round bowl and a long, elegantly arched handle. The end of the handle is sharply hooked downwards, so the ladle can be hung on something. The ladle is well made from thick, heavy gauge silver, with a nice feeling of weight in the hand. The end of the handle has a finely