This soup label was made by Laurent Amyot, a French-Canadian from Quebec, who learned his craft in Paris in the late 18th century. It has his distinctive mark and he also crafted silver pieces for churches in Quebec.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Soup ladle, 1800–1825
Date supported
1919
Medium and material
Silver
Dimensions
35 cm
Gifted by
E Alfred Jones
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