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Silver and wood serving ladle. Round deep bowl with a flat bottom made of a Charles II coin dated 1668. Wood turned handle with metal findings.
ladles
silver (metal)
wood (plant material)
Ladle, Serving
Ladle, Serving
"CAROLVS.II/ DIE.GRATIA" (stamped)
"REX.16.68.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB" (stamped)
Unknown
2 1/8 x 1 1/4 (WxD) (inches)
Gift of Dr. George C. Shattuck, Harvard Medical School
1957.142
Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]
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