19th c. Ladle, Art Nouveau, Iris Pattern Sterling Silver Carter Bro's Heavy 270g #missiongalleryantiques Some minor paint loss

Some minor paint loss

The floral decoration is both transfer and hand painted

This expertly executed

Dimensions: Height: 6" Width: 5

19th c. Ladle, Art Nouveau, Iris Pattern Sterling Silver Carter Bro's Heavy 270g #missiongalleryantiques Some minor paint lossA 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