Mid 19th-century American coin silver soup ladle was crafted by the esteemed silversmith firm S. Hammond & Co., operated by Seneca Hammond in Utica, New York, active roughly between 1804 and 1815. An exceptional early example of American coin silver craftsmanship, the ladle features a graceful handle and a striking shell-form bowl accented by a delicate scalloped edge. It measures approximately 12 in. H x 3 3/4 in. W x 1/8 in. D and has a substantial total weight of 133 grams. The piece is in good antique condition, retaining its classic form, soft historical patination, and structural integrity, with honest, age-consistent surface wear.