Artist/Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Co.
(active 1865-1961)
Ladle
ca. 1875 - 1900
Place madeProvidence, Rhode Island, United States, North America
Silver
Overall: 13 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 33 x 11.4 x 8.3 cm )
1977.79
DescriptionSilver ladle with a downturned pointed handle decorated along the obverse with matte finish and applied cast grapevine; handle reverse engraved with initial "D" in gothic script; bulbous reeded knop and ball handle socket; horizontal elliptical bowl with fluted and engraved heart-shaped base and engraved border; rattail drop at bowl reverse; maker's hallmarks stamped along underside of handle.Markingsengraved: on the underside of the handle: "D" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the stem: lion passant, anchor, "G" in gothic script, "STERLING" all incuse
ClassificationsSILVER
