A good heavy piece of antique sterling silver, this soup ladle was made by Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst Ltd (Walter Walker & Brownfield Tolhurst) in London in 1894. It is in the classic fiddle, thread and shell pattern. It has a period monogram WES. It is in good condition, there are a few black spots in the bowl.
Hallmarked.
It measures approximately 32cm long and weighs 312 grams.