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Overview
An antique Reed & Barton silverplate soup ladle in the Unique pattern. The front of the handle has a raised panel with three daisy-like flowers, a bird perched among leaves, and a small urn holding a flower. A narrow band of flowers and leaves runs down the stem. The back of the handle has a matching panel of three flowers and leaves. The bowl is deep and round, with scalloped, fluted lobes on each side where it meets the handle. The wide plain end of the handle is engraved with a script monogram. At about 12 inches long, it suits a soup tureen or punch bowl, or display with other antique silver.
Background
Reed & Barton of Taunton, Massachusetts, was a major American silver maker, and it introduced the Unique pattern in 1879. The back of the handle is stamped "REED & BARTON". The pattern name is not marked on the piece; it is identified by the design. The exact year this ladle was made is not known. It is silver plated and is not marked sterling.
Condition
Used antique condition with no breaks. There are fine scratches and tarnish throughout, with a yellow tone to the tarnish on the handle. The back of the bowl has small dark spots and some wear to the plating. The handle is engraved with a script monogram that appears to read "MS". It has not been polished. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The ladle is 12.1 inches long and the bowl is 3.3 inches wide. It weighs 5.3 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
