American Coin Silver Soup Ladle With Brite Cut Bowl and Applied Lily Handle 1865

Splendid American coin silver ladle, gracefully adorned with elegant ornamental lillies. This lovely soup ladle was expertly crafted in the late Civil War Period, c. 1865. The bowl is embellished with delicate brite cut designs, and attached to a superbly designed tripod handle with applied floral motif. It measures 12 1/3" in length and weighs 100 grams or 3.21 troy ounces. The pristine condition and crisp details, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.