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Bailey & Co. Estate Sterling Silver Hand Made Ladle, circa 1850

About the Item

A Sterling Silver ladle, hand made by Bailey & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1850. Bailey & Company, a forerunner to the famed silversmiths, Bailey, Banks & Biddle, operated in Philadelphia from 1848-1878. The heavy ladle shows a beautifully formed oval bowl with an unusual shape where it meets the handle. The handle shows hand engraved decoration. The terminal is engraved with the initial B in block form within an engraved shield. An impressive piece of American silver work. 13 in. L with a bowl measuring 3.5 inches wide x 2.5 inches high. Weight: 3.700 Ounces Troy. – .925 Sterling Silver Marked: Four marks including the maker, two lions, a shield and an S in an oval. In very good estate condition with the expected light patina.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Sterling Silver,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good estate condition with the expected lightly polished patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758237300942
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