{"product_id":"product-16","title":"U.S. Navy Silver-Plated Soup\/Sauce Ladle – Marked “USN”","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eAuthentic U.S. Navy silver-plated serving ladle, issued for use in officer wardrooms during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eMarking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearly stamped \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e“USN”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silverplate, sturdy and well-crafted for naval use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"394\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant shell and floral motif, representative of Navy wardroom flatware used during the WWII and post-war era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soup or sauce ladle, designed for formal dining service at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1930s–1950s, likely WWII-era issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition with expected surface wear from age and service use. Still retains its detail and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8 inches length\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315322863831,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/image1_7ea388e3-0bc9-4734-9a81-cbb1063c68d6.jpg?v=1761224267","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/product-16","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}