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Add a touch of Victorian romance and elegance to your next gathering with this stunning antique serving ladle by the Derby Silver Company. Dating back to the late 19th century (circa 1880s–1890s), this gorgeous piece features a highly unique, deeply struck heart-shaped bowl paired with a classic fiddle-pattern handle.
The top of the handle features a beautifully engraved, stylized monogram script "S" (or "G") in the classic flowing Victorian Spencerian style. At a substantial 12 inches long, it is perfectly proportioned for serving punch, mulled wine, holiday eggnog, or elegant soups. The reverse side of the handle features a crisp, clean maker's stamp reading "DERBY SILVER CO" with no other numbers or modifications, showcasing its early authentic manufacture before the brand fully merged under the International Silver umbrella.
Beautiful antique condition with a brilliant reflective shine. Shows minor light surface wear, natural tarnishing patina in the grooves, and faint polishing scratches consistent with its 130+ year age, adding authentic vintage character. No major dents or significant plate loss.
Dimensions: 12 inches total length
Manufacturer: Derby Silver Co. (Shelton, Connecticut)
Era: Late 19th Century Victorian (c. 1885-1895)
Material: Silverplate
