this is a silver ladle. it is 7 inches. it has a G and then a flower looking thing with 4 peddles, then the number 48 on the back of the handle, see pics. i am not sure if it is silver or just silver plate. it is heavy, if that helps. it has a nub to keep it from falling into the soup tourine. it is used and is tarnished, needs some silver polish, but it is not damaged in any way. i can ship it first class.