Having a deep scalloped bowl, the arched shaft with ‘hooked’ end,
the upper half of the shaft engraved in the Irish manner
with foliage descending from a terminal cartouche crested with

“a cherub's head between wings” (Adye, Ambrose, Baird, Brady, et al);
crisp marks to the lower shaft verso

Hook End (or hook-handle) basting spoons are peculiar to Ireland,
and date mostly from the mid-18th century.
The unique characteristic of hook-end spoons is the broad over-scrolled terminal.
As well, their shafts are sometimes incised with foliate engraving
descending from a crested cartouche
These serving utensils are mentioned in text as hanging from vessels,
and being "good for drawing poultry" (removing poultry insides).

Condition : Excellent; very minor wear appropriate to age and usage

13.75" Long / 8.25 oz

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Early George III Irish Silver Hook-End Soup Ladle, Dublin, Joseph Cullen, 1763 

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