A large 18th century French silver ladle, or 'Louche'.

A late 18th century French silver Ladle, or 'Louche', Salins, Franche-Comté, circa 1780, by Pierre-Ignace-Joachim Thiebaud. The reverse of the handle is engraved with coats-of-arms accollé beneath a ducal coronet. \nThis form of large ladle is apparently peculiar to Franche-Comté, adjacent to the Swiss border. Condition: \n

Good.

\nDimensions: \n

Length - 38.40 cm.; Width - 9.30 cm.; Weight - 287.10 gms.

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