1785 Antique Sterling Silver Gravy or Sauce Ladle by Gabriel Sleath

Presented is an antique sterling silver gravy or sauce ladle with a detailed engraving of a bird on the top of the handle. The ladle is fully hallmarked on the reverse with the lion passant for sterling silver, a leopard's head crowned for London, a duty mark of King George III's head, a date letter k for 1785, and the maker's mark GS for Gabriel Sleath. The ladle and the engraving are in excellent condition. There are no dents, splits, breaks, or repairs. Length: 6 7/8 inches long. The weight: 50.9 grams or 1.79 ounces.