Historical information

Sturdy cast iron and later, aluminium ladles were useful for scooping food or serving soup. Cast iron ladles were used as industrial tools too, by blacksmiths and for other uses. Nowadays they are for decorative display. Aluminium ladles became common in the 1940's - 1970's as they were more affordable. Care had to be taken when cooking with acidic foods such as tomatoes and vinegar as pitting could result.

Physical description

Two soup ladles for kitchen use. 0ne is aluminium with a hook at the end of the handle to hang it. The handle is riveted onto the scoop. The second ladle is cast iron with an open loop at the end of the handle to hang it. It has a pouring lip.

Inscriptions & markings

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