19th c. Ladle, Art Nouveau, Iris Pattern Sterling Silver Carter Bro's Heavy 270g collectibles Painted Wood

Painted Wood

There is a hook on the second from the bottom shelf that has a latch to hold the left door shut

The case has mother of pearl and abalone in diamond form creating a star pattern on both sides

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19th c. Ladle, Art Nouveau, Iris Pattern Sterling Silver Carter Bro's Heavy 270g collectibles Painted WoodA rare and very heavy sterling silver ladle with intricately thick cast Iris floral patterns engraved on the handle. The ladle is monogrammed "MP," on the top front of the handle. The irises stem down to the into the ladle to look like roots. The Iris is the essential flower of the art nouveau era. On the reverse there is cast iris and vines. Stamped, "Sterling." "Carter Bro's." Approx. Dimensions: Length: 10 1 2" Width: 3 1 2" Weight: Approx 270