Covered Soup Tureen and Ladle
by ASHBEE, Charles Robert, Electroplated nickel silver and copper, height 39 cm
The picture shows a punch bowl with lid, and a ladle. The ladle handle is of silver, ivory and jadeite. Ashbee chose to work with a few simple elements, such as plain hammered silver, coloured stones set sparingly and fluent wirework. He produced a remarkable variety of designs, which had a wide and enduring appeal.