Ladle 1770 - 1800

This silver ladle, crafted by Saunders Pitman between 1770 and 1800, is an example of American silversmithing during the colonial period. The simple, elegant form of the ladle, with its rounded bowl and elongated handle, reflects the prevailing taste of the time. The piece is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This piece, created in the midst of the American Revolution, provides insight into the skilled artisans and evolving domestic life of the era.