Ladle
18th century or 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Ladles are used for serving liquid food or drinks and come in many different styles. This brass ladle was made sometime during the period 1700-1900 in Birmingham.
The city was already a centre for skilled metalwork when brass founding was established there by the 1690s. After 1700 the numbers of brass founders increased rapidly and by the end of the century there were 71 separate brass foundries established in Birmingham. It had become the centre of brass manufacturing in Britain, producing a vast range of domestic utensils for a national and international market.
The city was already a centre for skilled metalwork when brass founding was established there by the 1690s. After 1700 the numbers of brass founders increased rapidly and by the end of the century there were 71 separate brass foundries established in Birmingham. It had become the centre of brass manufacturing in Britain, producing a vast range of domestic utensils for a national and international market.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Brass ladle with a circular bowl and oblong hole in the end of the handle, English, 18th century |
| Physical description | Ladle with a flat, straight handle with an oblong hole in the end; with circular bowl. |
| Dimensions |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by G. Russell-Davies |
| Summary | Ladles are used for serving liquid food or drinks and come in many different styles. This brass ladle was made sometime during the period 1700-1900 in Birmingham. The city was already a centre for skilled metalwork when brass founding was established there by the 1690s. After 1700 the numbers of brass founders increased rapidly and by the end of the century there were 71 separate brass foundries established in Birmingham. It had become the centre of brass manufacturing in Britain, producing a vast range of domestic utensils for a national and international market. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.403-1917 |
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| Record created | January 27, 2004 |
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