Handsome Frank Smith Sterling Silver Newport Shell Serving Ladle W Mono 10" c1830s The ring is a size

The ring is a size 5 1/4 but you can have a jeweler resize this for you as necessary

or 11 inches tall at the tallest point of the handle

the Hibernia mark for sterling silver purity

11 3/4 inches nose to tail

The earrings are for pierced ears and have posts as well as secure clip back mechanisms

Handsome Frank Smith Sterling Silver Newport Shell Serving Ladle W Mono 10" c1830s The ring is a sizePresented is a handsome Frank Smith sterling silver soup, punch, or gravy serving ladle. This piece is done in the traditional Newport Shell pattern, which began production in 1910. As the name suggests, this pattern features a classic bold shell design on the terminal of the handle, as well as a beaded design around the edge. The terminal of the handle has a monogram of W in Gothic script. This piece is in great condition. There are no splits, no