# Covered Soup Tureen and Ladle [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [ASHBEE, Charles Robert]() - Date: 1851-1900 - Technique: Electroplated nickel silver and copper, height 39 cm ## Commentary The picture shows a punch bowl with lid, and a ladle. The ladle handle is of silver, ivory and jadeite. Ashbee chose to work with a few simple elements, such as plain hammered silver, coloured stones set sparingly and fluent wirework. He produced a remarkable variety of designs, which had a wide and enduring appeal. ## Related artworks - [Cabinet]() - [Porringer]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()