Rare Tiffany Colonial Pattern Long Handled Condiment Ladle

A rare piece of period table-ware from the great name of Tiffany & Co. This charming example is a long-handled condiment ladle, suitable for salt, pepper of spices. The gently curved shank has script initials at the top and the bowl is gilded. The spoon is double struck (pattern front and back) and bears the marks, Tiffany & Co., Sterling, T and a patent number. The T denotes the timeline of Charles L Tiffany 1891-1902. A desirable collector's piece with a practical use.