Large Seymour Tuscan Coin Ladle, Kentucky Retailer

Mid 19th century soup ladles, which this piece of Syracuse, New York's Joseph Seymour is, tend to be large scale, almost to the extreme. That is the case with this which is exceptionally big at 13 3/4" long, has a bowl 4 1/4" wide, 3 3/4" across, and is 1 1/4" deep. It weighs a proportionately heavy 5.3 T. oz. The pattern appears to be a Tuscan derivative, which itself is a variant of Olive. It is double die struck, meaning the design appears on both sides. There is an "A.E.L." feathered script monogram. The condition is outstanding. The bowl is completely free of dents, dings, or burrs. There is no evident polishing wear, and the finish is very appealing. Marks are the Seymour star, S, eagle, and the name of the retailer, Louisville, Kentucky's Jas. I. Lemon & Co.