Antique c1860 Aesthetic Movement Gold Coin Silver Seal Top Punch Soup Ladle 12" portrait on porcelain translucent to let the machine

translucent to let the machine turned decoration of the gold beneath show through

and it all polishes beautifully bright

spoon was made in the ornate Florentine pattern which was patented in 1901

The whole piece is hand painted with mistletoe designs

The copper rims have been polished and have a nice contrast with the matte finish enamel designs

Antique c1860 Aesthetic Movement Gold Coin Silver Seal Top Punch Soup Ladle 12" portrait on porcelain translucent to let the machinePresented is an antique, American coin or sterling silver serving ladle made during the mid 19th century. This Aesthetic Movement piece was probably made by Gorham or John Wendt, it is definitely reminiscent of their work. The handle is done in Seal Top pattern and the top is finely hand engraved with a Gothic Victorian script monogram of the letter F. The deep, oval or egg shaped bowl has a rose gold wash. This piece is guaranteed to be at least 900