Lot 755
[Richardson, Joseph & Nathaniel] 1770s Coin Silver Ladle. C. 1777-1790. This excellent quality coin silver ladle is marked twice, "I*NR" (see Fales, fig. 135) and also marked with an unrecorded mark of 2 hearts being pierced by an arrow. With a rounded end and Period-engraved "MSR"; 14¼ in. long, approximately. 6.2 oz. troy (195 g). Joseph Richardson, Jr. (1752-1831) and Nathaniel (1754-1827) worked in partnership, continuing the business of their father, Joseph, Sr. (1711-1784). The third mark on this ladle may be a continuation of Joseph, Sr.'s practice of using an additional mark as a kind of assay mark to assure customers of the fineness of the silver. See Fales, "Joseph Richardson and Family, Philadelphia Silversmiths". A rare, large Colonial Era silver ladle, produced by one of the nation's most famous silversmith families.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000.
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