Classic ladle

Silver. An oval, deeply molded bowl transitioning into a long, spatula-shaped handle, the edge profile of which is gently curved. The end of the handle is decorated with engraved wreaths of leaves, flowers, and ribbons. The interior of the bowl is gilded. The maker’s mark and assay mark most likely belong to Andreas Sebastian Mielach (master since 1778) or his son and his wife, who continued the workshop for several years after Mielach’s death in 1795. Weight approximately 155 grams. Length 33.5 cm. Compare with Seling, 2007, BZ 2670 or BZ 3150, number 2564 or number 2694. German neoclassical gilded silver soup ladle, probably by Andreas Sebastian Mielach (master since 1768) or his successors. Assay and maker’s marks. German. Augsburg. Circa 1800.