Regency sterling silver Old English pattern ladle and basting spoon, with original family crest, made by John Lias, London, 1819, appropriately marked.
Maker: John Lias (London, 1791-1818)
Medium & Technique: sterling silver, forged, engraved
Object: soup ladle & Basting Spoon
Pattern: Old English
Style: Regency (1811-1820)
Inscriptions: engraved coat of arms; left arm holding an open scroll, the right arm extends upwards from base holding a feather pen, having written the word “Labore”, both arms with striped sleeve and ruffled cuffs”
Markings: underside of the tip, impressed, “[IL]; [lion passant]; [London leopards head]; 1819, “T”; [Georgian cameo]”
Dimensions: 12.5” long
Dimensions (bowl): 4.25” long x 3.25” wide x 1.5” deep
Weight: 126.6 grams
Origin: London, England
Period: Regency (1811-1820)
Date: 1819
Condition: It is in Very Good Vintage Condition; for accuracy only there is some light denting to bowl from use and age.
