{"product_id":"antique-reed-barton-unique-1879-silverplate-soup-ladle-bird-flowers-12-in","title":"Antique Reed \u0026 Barton Unique 1879 Silverplate Soup Ladle, Bird \u0026 Flowers, 12 in","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique Reed \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReed \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ladle is 12.1 inches long and the bowl is 3.3 inches wide. It weighs 5.3 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree standard shipping within the US, packed securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60951383015710,"sku":"BA-1744","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-11-10at08.00.46_1.jpg?v=1794315977","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/antique-reed-barton-unique-1879-silverplate-soup-ladle-bird-flowers-12-in","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}