Ladle

29-171-13

From: Europe (uncertain) | United States of America (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Historic

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Object Number 29-171-13
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Europe (uncertain) | United States of America (uncertain)
Section Historic
Materials Silver
Iconography Woman | House | Sailboat
Description

Round bowl with cut-out and repousse decoration on the interior showing the figure of a woman standing beside a house; surrounding it are floral and scroll motifs. The handle where it joins the bowl is in the form of a stand on which rests a coin; above this are 2 twisted strands which are ornamented in high relif where they join; the handle terminates in a large ship with several sails. 2 hallmarks below women's feet.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. C. S. Potts, 1905

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