A John Bruce, Glasgow, George III Period Toddy ladle

Manufacturer - Attributed to John Bruce, Glasgow

Date - c1800

Description - A crisp, sterling silver fiddle pattern toddy ladle with engraved initial to the terminal

Condition - This spoon is in clean, very good condition

Hallmark - This spoon has clear manufacturer's cypher for ? John Bruce

Dimensions - Maximum length - 16cms
Weight - 29gm

Date context 1900:
* George III begins his 40th year as Monarch
* George III survives two assassination attempts in London
* Two acts of Parliament are passed in response to James Hadfield's assassination attempt on the King: the Criminal Lunatics Act requires and provides a procedure for the indefinite detention of mentally ill offenders
* Inflation reaches an all-time recorded high of 36.5%