E. D. Bassford Mustard Ladle c. 1870

Ladle - 5 1/4" l. Surface scratches and some loss of silver plate.

Edward D Bassford was a wholesaler and retailer of Household furnishings. He was located in New York City at the Cooper Institute Building corner of Astor Place and Third and Forth Avenues.

Possible makers of the ladle include Freeman & Bennett, International Silver, or Reed & Barton.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Stormville, New York.