Unmarked Toddy Ladle?

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hpidaves
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Unmarked Toddy Ladle?

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This 7-1/4" piece is unmarked (silverplate, I believe). Could it be a toddy ladle? The design makes me think German or Scandinavian.
Anyone have any light to shed on it?
Thanks!
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JLDoggett
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Re: Unmarked Toddy Ladle?

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Possibly a candle snuffer. How much would that cup hold?
hpidaves
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Re: Unmarked Toddy Ladle?

Post by hpidaves »

At first I thought maybe candle snuffer as well, but the handles are typically straight across on those -- no angle at the end. It does appear to be some type of ladle.
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Re: Unmarked Toddy Ladle?

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Hello, looks to me like a (German ? Dutch ?) tea caddy in the traditional "Frisia" pattern. Best wishes, Bahner
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Re: Unmarked Toddy Ladle?

Post by Aguest »

:::: The form is very similar to a "Devonshire Cream Ladle" but if this is a traditional long-handled tea caddy then that is something new to my eyes. :::
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