Burns

Punch ladle

Description:

Wooden ladle with a twisted handle. Would be used to serve punch from a large bowl.

 

'This Ladle said to have been / the property of "Robert Burns" / was gifted by the late John Currie Merchant, Holywood to a / relative of my Wife, Wm Robertson / Station Master'

Materials/Media:

wood

Dimensions:

W (bowl) 55mm, L (handle) 360mm

Source:

Robert Burns House, Dumfries

Accession number:

DUMFM:2007.46

Digital Number:

BHBN181a-c

Creation Date:

late 18th / early 19th century

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council