Vanderslice "Waterlily" gravy ladle1 viewsGravy ladle by Vanderslice of San Francisco, ca. 1865?. The company's own variant of the "Olive" pattern is called "Waterlily".
Detail of reverse of the Waterlily gravy ladle1 viewsShown left-to-right: "V&Co." maker's mark, "Geo C. Shreve & Co." retailer, "S.F.CAL" also put on by the maker -- raised L indicates earlier Vanderslice work.