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Punch ladle of Dumfries Burns Club

Period:
19th Century Georgian Period
Date:
1819
Silversmith:
David Gray (Dumfries)
Description:

This silver punch ladle, along with the punch bowl, serving mugs and three dozen wine glasses were purchased by Dumfries Burns Club at the time of its foundation, in January 1820.

 

The items were used annually in the events to celebrate the birth of Robert Burns.

Materials/Media:
metal, silver, wood
Dimensions:
(bowl) length 83mm, width 101mm; (handle) length 390mm
Source:
Robert Burns Centre
Accession Number:
DUMFM:0198.109
Digital Number:
BCBN008n
Copyright:
Dumfries Burns Club
Related Items:
  1. Serving Mugs of Dumfries Burns Club
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