Sterling Silver Punch Bowl Ladle by Hester Bateman 1761-1790

Sterling Silver Punch Bowl Ladle by Hester Bateman 1761-1790
Beautiful large sterling silver spoon or punch bowl ladle with hallmarks reverse, 18th century. Signed by Hester Bateman 1709-1794 the most famous English female silversmith of the 18th century. Hester, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Nedem married 1732 to the goldsmith John Bateman who passed 1760. Hester who has no less than 5 children was left the silversmith business and thrust herself into operation becoming the most known and talented female silversmith of the 18th century in England. Size 12 1/2" L x 3 1/4" W, weight 132 grams

Ex-Southern California Collection
Condition: Good condition untouched with clear silver hallmarks. Lowercase letter "i" probably 1784. The Lion Passant, The Crowned Leopard for the London Assay Office.