Stock No. 1925	George IV silver sifter ladle
	Very handsome George IV sterling silver sugar sifter ladle of fiddle and thread pattern and of substantial gauge. The bowl is cut out in a very decorative design , with leaves around the border and circles, rings and star shapes in the centre through which the sugar sifts. The end of the fiddle and thread handle is engraved with a family crest of an unsaddled horse passant. The maker's mark and the four hallmarks stamped on the back of the handle are all very good and extremely clear.
	Maker :- Benjamin Davis

Condition :-Extremely good with crisp hallmarks
Hallmarked :- London 1828
Size :- 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) long
Weight :- 2.47 ozt (76.9 g)
Sugar sifter ladles are used to sift the sugar from the sugar bowl onto soft fruit and berries, or any other pudding. They make an attractive alternative to the sugar castor and are an elegant addition to any dining table. These ladles are very popular as gifts.

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