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Overview
A pair of small sterling silver sauce ladles with plain, slightly tapered handles that end in rounded tips, and deep oval bowls. The design is simple and traditional, with no applied decoration. They are a practical size for gravy, cream sauce, salad dressing or condiments. They would suit a sideboard or buffet setting, or add to a sterling flatware collection. The surfaces have a soft, used shine with the scratches you would expect from age and use.
Background
Small sauce and cream ladles were a standard part of sterling flatware services through the late 19th and 20th centuries. Each ladle is marked STERLING on the back of the handle, with three small round pictorial marks beside it. The marks may be Gorham's lion, anchor and G, but they are worn and we cannot confirm the maker. The pattern is not identified.
Condition
One ladle is in good used condition. The other (on the left in the main photo) has a torn, bent section on the bowl rim and heavy scratching on the handle end, possibly where an old monogram was removed. Both have surface scratches and light wear. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
Each ladle is about 4.8 inches long, with a bowl about 1.8 inches wide. Together they weigh about 1.6 oz (about 45 g).
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
