Toddy ladle

Toddy is a mixture of whiskey, hot water, honey or sugar, spices such as cinnamon and cloves, and lemon juice. People usually drink it when they are relaxing in the evening, or after they had been out in bad weather.   This large toddy ladle is inscribed '1875' and was used to serve the spirit based drink.
Object no :
DMDM032n
Collection :
Housekeeping
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length (handle) 385mm, length (bowl) 63mm, width (bowl) 52mm
Materials :
animal & horn, iron alloy & steel (pins)
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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