A Rare Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver Figural Ladle

Circa 1870, an impressively large ladle with a deep parcel gilt bowl, the handle surmounted by a finely cast model of a woman in drapery balancing atop a ball finial with applied knops, no monograms.

16 1/4 in.

7.875 troy oz.

From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia

Light scratching to bowl; overall in very good estate condition.