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Accession # 2009.12.8
Manufacturer Pairpoint Manufacturing Company
Title Ladle, Croyden Pattern
Date patented July 14, 1883
Medium Silver-plate
Dimensions 5 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 5/16 in. (14.9 x 4.8 x 3.3 cm)
Marks Impressed underside on bowl: [patent mark]; on stem: "1880 PAIRPONT MFG. CO", "4"
Credit Line Gift of Robert Tuggle
Location Visible Storage: Case 45, Drawer D
Description Long, broad, slight upward curving, rectangular handle, tapering at lower third to a shorter end at join of shaft; long narrow shaft ending in a deep, fluted rounded bowl. Impressed decoration at top third of handle on a stippled background of narrow pointed leaves, plain reserve; lower third of handle against a stippled background, two flowers with one narrow leaf and two large broad leaves extending into reserve. At top and bottom of shaft, inverted triangle design, Condition: normal signs of wear and tarnish.