Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cream ladle
Object name
Cream ladle
Date
1913
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 14.6 x 5.4 x 3.5 cm )
Description
silver cream ladle with a slightly upturned pointed handle with a chamfered border, threaded shield reserve engraved, "S" in gothic script with embossed laurel garland around on the front and a full midrib on the underside; shallow, horizontal elliptical bowl with an arched drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.