Artist/Maker Canfield Brother & Co. (active ca. 1848 - 1881)

Ladle

1850-1881

Place madeBaltimore, Maryland, United States, North America

Silver

Overall: 7 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 18.7 x 6.4 x 3.5 cm )

Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73

INV.14535

DescriptionSilver ladle with an upturned oval thread handle with foliate decoration and a short midrib on the front; horizontal elliptical bowl with a thread and foliate drop; handle engraved, "D" in gothic script; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.

Markingsengraved: on the handle: "D" in gothic script stamped: on the underside of the stem: "CANFIELD BRO & CO STERLING"

ClassificationsSILVER