Need ID help with a ladle

[Landis02]

I have an old silver ladle I’m trying to get more info on. I know it’s Sterling and from London, but now I’m stuck. I would appreciate any advice.

[silvermakersmarks]

HI and welcome to the forum.

That doesn't, at first glance, look like a London hallmark but your picture is far too small to see the necessary details. Please post a larger picture.

Phil

[silverly]

That’s a George Sharp trademark. American coin silver I believe, unless it’s marked sterling.

[Landis02]

See if this image is better

[Landis02]

Ah, maybe it is George Sharp. I don’t see a Sterling mark. How do I know if it’s coin silver?

[Landis02]

Actually, looking at it closer, we found a Bailey & Co stamp!

[Landis02]

Can anyone help with the other hallmarks?
I know this is Bailey & Co. And the lion and shield indicates it is British? Is that true? Is this Sterling or coin silver.

[silvermakersmarks]

This is quite definitely not British and your picture is still not clear enough to see what is in the shield.

[wev]

It is Bailey & Co's standard mark for sterling goods.

[Landis02]

[silverly]

It is Bailey & Co's standard mark for sterling goods.

From an advertisement in an 1859 periodical which I’ve seen in the past and had forgotten about: