Phil Mernick of London passed along this unusual item which just sold on eBay - a ladle with an early U.S. coin embedded in it. It looks like a 1796 quarter. But is it real? -Editor
Description
A great item here in the form of a Hot toddy ladle.
Twisted handle with metal finial.
White metal ladle bowl and stem.
Inset to ladle is a Liberty USA coin dated 1796
Measurements
32.5 cm long
ladle bowl - 8 x 5 x 2 cm
To read the complete lot description, see:
1796
United States of America Liberty Coin in Hot Toddy Ladle with Twist Handle (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1796-United-States-of-America-Liberty-Coin
-in-Hot-Toddy-Ladle-with-Twist-Handle-/352321222325?nma=true
&si=Z2AzGbALCe%252FNGPsqsoOz9eqeSno%253D
&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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