Five American Silver Classical Revival Ladles, circa 1865-70

comprising: one with high relief medallion of a lady, by Wood & Hughes, New York, c. 1865; one with beaded medallion, by the same, retailed by F. Horton; one with cherub head medallion, by Ball, Black & Co., New York, c. 1870; and one with beaded bust and stag's head and another with fully modeled figure of Ceres, both by Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, c. 1870. Together with a lettuce fork with classical head, by J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, c. 1890; 6 pieces.

good condition
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