Early 19thc Hallmarked Swedish Silver Ladle, S FLOBERG Start Price USD 95.00 Current Price USD 95.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 20, 2008 End Time Monday, October 20, 2008 Location New Jersey See more about 'Early 19thc Hallmarked Swedish Silver Ladle, S FLOBERG' Description From a local estate is this very nice Swedish silver ladle from the early 19th century with a maker’s mark of "S Floberg". This ladle is 7 1/8" long and has a doublestruck (both sides of handle) oval-shaped threaded handle. The bowl is elongated to one side and more narrow on that side presumably so that the contents can be poured from that side. It has a very interesting monogram (possibly CL) which was punched (similar to a die-cut hallmark punch) in a circular cartouche on the handle reverse, and traces of the outline of the punch are visible on the front of the handle. In addition to the maker’s mark, it is also marked X2, three crowns in a trefoil design (denoting the silver standard, which I believe is 813) and another mark (probably bust of St. Erik, the patron saint of Stockholm - upside down from the other marks). My understanding is that the X2 represents the date 1804 (checking Tardy’s book) and that the bust indicates a Stockholm origin, but I am not an expert on Swedish marks. I have provided a photo of the marks for your reference. Condition is very good, just needing a good polishing. I only see one tiny ding on the front of the handle (opposite the monogram). See my other eBay listings for more antique items. Email me with any questions or photo requests. We do our best to accurately describe each item and to provide photos, and we have had excellent customer satisfaction. If you need more detailed photos, email us. Terms: Paypal, Money order or check (allow clearing). Buyer to pay shipping charges for INSURED FIRST CLASS mail in a sturdy box. NJ shipping addresses add 7% sales tax. I am willing to sell this item internationally. I will only ship insured air mail with buyer to pay all shipping charges, and I only accept payment via paypal or in U.S. dollars (international money order in U.S. dollars negotiable at U.S. banks, e.g., Barclays). When an item is shipped internationally, I must declare an appropriate value on the customs form. Email me if you wish a quote on international shipping costs. Payment is expected within 7 days unless prior arrangements are made. Place a Bid!