$2,000
Largest example measures 15 inches in length.
Some other makers include Curry & Preston of Philadelphia, Thomas Cresson Garrett of Philadelphia, Scovil & Co of Cincinnati, Thomas Burger of New York and Samuel Hildeburn of Philadelphia. Good overall condition. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Lot includes six monogrammed ladles: one bright-cut engraved with wings by James Watts for George H. Bechtel (Philadelphia, 1835-81), one by Anthony Rasch (Philadelphia, 1805-20 and New Orleans, 1820-1858), one by John Burger (New York 1775-1807), one by Michael Gretter (Richmond, 1809-18), and one Grecian pattern by Gorham Manufacturing Company for H. Richardson & Co. (Providence, 1861).
Sold with 12 additional ladles of various makes, sizes, and decoration. All marked. 98.2 ozt.
18th-19th century
coin silver
Auctioneer:
Rago
Date:
2020-11-19
