A large silver and gilt ladle or serving spoon by R. W. Wallace in the Violet pattern. The pattern in an Art Nouveau style features a large violet which is prominent on the handle and smaller violets decorate the back of the ladle along with the bowl. The gilt wash on the bowl adds a bit more flair. There is an engraved monogram of “T” . The ladle is 13 ½” long.
American sterling silver, marked for R W Wallace & Sons and sterling
Measurements: 13 ½” long, bowl is 4” wide, 200 gram weight or 6.4 troy ounces
Condition Report; Very good, minor surface scratches in accordance with age and use. Gilt wash is in very good condition.
I have acquired several ladles from a West Coast collection and will be listing them this week. Please use the search function for my shop to view the others.
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