New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Ladle

Manufacturer James Geddy (American, Williamsburg, VA c. 1766-1783 and Petersburg, VA 1783-1807)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1790

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall: 14 3/16 x 3 11/16 in. (36 x 9.4 cm)

InscribedEngraved on the face of the handle with an embellished script "E". Stamped along the handle back in three places "J.G." The "E" is for Eppes-Pamelia Eppes was the grandmother of Adeline S. Osborne, wife of Pleasants C. Osborne of Petersburg, VA.

Credit LineGift of Mr. N.M. Osborne

Object number47.7.1

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DescriptionA silver ladle engraved on the face of the handle with an embellished script "E" in bright cut. The round bowl has a spade shaped piece where the handle flows into the bowl. Good for its age, though finely scratched throughout. Good sized dent in the bottom of the bowl. Silver cut along the left edge at left of "E" and about in line with the top of the "E". Many small eaten places on the bowl inside and out and some on the handle. A scar on the back between the two stamps may have been made by punch slippings.