Ladle / Gravy Ladle, Holmes & Edwards, First Lady, Silverplate, Vintage

• Vintage Gravy Ladle, Holmes & Edwards First Lady Pattern Silverplate, Flatware, Serving Utensils, Serveware, Elegant Tableware, Collectible, Inlaid Silver, (Discontinued)
• Made in USA  
• Vintage: 1933
• Details:  A wonderful gravy ladle by Holmes & Edwards.  This very simple design reminds us of feathers or leaves all along the border, it was designed by Lillian V.M. Helander, named "First Lady", and issued in 1933.   It is stamped on back, "Holmes & Edwards IS".  It is "Inlaid Silver", a process where sterling silver is embedded into the high-wear points of silver-plated items to increase durability, Holmes & Edwards was well known for this.  Although it was intended for serving gravy, we could see it being used for many other sauces, both sweet and savory.  This ladle would make a great hostess/host gift, or for someone who appreciates vintage servingware, or perfect for a collector.  Gorgeous on a buffet table!
• Material:  Silverplate - Inlaid Silver
• Dimension:  5.5 inches Long.  The bowl is approx. 1.75 inches Wide
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Very Good Vintage Condition.  As with all used silverplated pieces, there will be minor scratches, all as acceptable due to normal age/use/wear.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Some pictures were enhanced to show details. Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and imperfections.

The Holmes & Edwards Silver Co started in 1882, in Bridgeport, CT.  At first making only low priced plated flatware.  However, there was a turning point when William A. Warner of Syracuse, New York joined the company.  Warner had invented, and patented, a technique of inlaying blocks of sterling silver at the wear points on the back of spoons and forks prior to plating them.  Because of that process they were able to offer a 25 year guarantee of no worn spots at those points.  That process brought them fame and prominence among the silver plate industry .  The Holmes & Edwards plant was taken over in 1898 by the International Silver Company, continuing to operate in Bridgeport until 1931 when it moved to Meriden.   Silver inlaid production was discontinued in 1972 and later marketed by Wallace International Silversmiths Inc.  Since this spoon does not carry the initials IS (International Silver), after the Holmes & Edwards name, we can confirm this spoon was manufactured prior to 1898.