$3,851
Ball, Black & Co. Sterling Oyster Ladle, New York, third quarter 19th century, with stylized shell-form goldwashed bowl, the backtipt stem with round terminal mounted with a realistically cast oyster shell with hinged top shell opening to realistic oyster, lg. 13 in., approx. 4.3 troy oz. good, with light wear and age mellowing to goldwash
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-10-14