A giant 9.57 tr oz Solid Sterling rat tail pattern LADLE - Crisply hallmarked Dublin 1826 - Measures 13.5" / 34.5 cm long - Makers the well known Matthew West & sons.  Weighs 9.57 tr oz / 297.7 g.   In good general condition, but with 2 small splits to the bowl edge, and some slight denting / bruising to bowl, see photos.  Has an impressive bird design coat of arms.