A Danish Silver-Mounted Punch-Ladle, Possibly by Carl Christian Hansen, Aarhus,...

A Danish Silver-Mounted Punch-Ladle, Possibly by Carl Christian Hansen, Aarhus, First Half 19th Century, the base of the oval bowl fluted and chased with a shell, the bifurcated handle with a flower and foliage, prick engraved with initials and dated '1841', with ebonised turned-wood handle, 40cm long Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire

Marked with town mark on side of bowl and with maker's mark on handle. The marks are clear. There has been a repair below where the handle meets the bowl and there is some unevenness to the surface in this area. There is some oveall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some loss to the finish on the handle. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.