Ladle Maker, possibly by: George Ravenscroft (British, 1632–1683)

1675–1700

American Decorative Arts

On view, 1st floor, American Decorative Arts before 1900
Medium

Blown colorless lead glass

Dimensions

9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Doris M. Brixey, by exchange

Accession Number

2000.70.4

Geography

Made in The Savoy and Henley-on-Thames, England

Culture

British

Period

17th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
According to Arlene Palmer Schwind, they obtained this ladle from a dealer who had bought it from an old family in Pemaquid, Maine. Although Arlene requested the family name, the dealer would not disclose it.
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions 2000," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2001), 151
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

ladles

Inscriptions

On bowl: "A B".

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