In a bygone era, when parties were still candlelit and the clinking of silver cutlery accompanied the dancing of society, a true master of her trade was created: a silver gravy ladle, so delicate and ornate that it seemed to tell stories.
Its hemispherical ladle, gently shining with a delicate gilding, shimmers like a reminder of golden times. A fine spout, precisely crafted, allows the most precious sauces to flow with elegance - a small work of art that delights the palate and beguiles the eye. It proudly bears a monogram on the back: ‘MR’. Two letters that remind us of a hidden history, of hands that held it, of voices that whispered around it.
But its true magic lies in its handle, a diamond-shaped gem of filigree craftsmanship. Openworked, stylised blossoms and tendrils of coiled silver wire tell of the nature that may once have inspired the artists. A lyre sits enthroned in the centre, a symbol of music and poetry, as if the ladle itself were singing melodies from another time. Its origins, unclear and yet full of clues, lead to northern Germany, perhaps to Husum around 1820, where such fine works of silver wire reflected a Frisian tradition.
It has stood the test of time, its patina bearing witness to stories it never reveals, to celebrations it has witnessed and to people who admired it. Despite the years, its condition is good - as if it were a silent witness to past elegance, ready to unfold its splendour once again on a table.
In a world that often forgets the old, this gravy ladle remains a piece of eternity - a silver touch of history that will make a collector's or connoisseur's table shine.
Dimensions & details
- Silver tested, partially gold-plated
- Length approx. 18 cm
- Weight 25.5 g
