I think these 7 to 8" ladles (several follow) with fairly large bowls are for gravy. They are larger, especially the bowls, than the traditional sauce ladle. Of, course either could be used for gravy or sauce (more semantics). Certainly no one wants to admit eating gravy nowdays. But there is great pressure to lable stuff. Enough said, you may use them as you see fit. This one is 7 3/8" long and in beautiful condition. The pattern is "Tuscan". It is Marked "Ball Th ...click for details
I measure ladles from the front of the bowl to the tip of the handle and this one is over 7". It's hard to determine because it has a pronounced curve in the handle, very graceful. It's in excellent condition. The engraved decoration is crisp and the bowl is good. It is marked N. Harding and "coin". Ca 1860/65.
I don't find these very often. They seem to be somewhat impractical and perishable. I wouldn't try them on a hickory nut. They are about 5" long and in excellent condition (no hard nuts. This is a nice pattern, name unknown to me. Marked Lincoln & Foss an two are marked "Sterling". I suppose the third one is also sterling. Ca 1850.
Simple elegance. It's plain except for beading at the top and bottom. The height is 6" with a 3 1/4" diameter bowl. The condition is excellent with no dents or repairs. It is unmarked. Ca 1845/55.
Perfectly plain except for beading at the top and bottom, this goblet is 5 7/8" tall. It has a couple of dents and a small wrinkle on the rim. It's unmarked as are many coin goblets. Ca 1845/55.
This cup is 3 1/4" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter. It has a beautifully engraved cartouch around nothing. It is unusual to find one that has never been engraved. The handle has been reattached and it Has some denting mostly from the inside out. Handle fixer was careless. It is marked "T&W", "3", and "Pure silver coin". Ca 1860.
This cup is 3" tall and 2 5/8" in diameter. It has engraved decoration with well done ivy leaves and vine all around the bottom
third of the body. It is marked with the Gorham mark, "Sterling", "295" and "C" (1870). It is also engraved (professionally) "Jan. 1, 1871". The condition is excellent with no damage to the handle and minor dents.
This is a pretty coin cup 3 1/4" tall, with a 2 5/8" diameter. The engraved decoration is crisp, the fancy monogram is pretty but undecipherable. The base is somewhat out of round and there are dents
including where the handle has been pushed in. It does not seem to have been reatached. It is marked "Coin" and "14", probably a Gorham cup. Ca 1865.
These are 5 1/2" long. They are bright cut, pointed end with no shoulders and a normal drop. The bowls have dents but negligable tip wear. They are marked "RW" in an oval cartouche probably Robert Wilson. New York ca 1803/1805.
Every now & then I find a piece that really strikes my fancy. This is one of them. It's 12 1/4" long and weighs 5.2 Tr Oz. It's in the "Kings" pattern and has an ugly fish engraved on the blade. He has very impressive teeth and looks a little disgusted at being eaten. These guys must have had a sense of humor. It's in good condition, though it has been over polished. It is marked "Welles, Gelston & Co" of New York. Ca 1840.
