Ladle
Manufacturer
James Gaskins
(American, ca. 1761 - 1827)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1800
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm)
InscribedLarge script "W".
Credit LineThe Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA
Object number66.11.2
Not on view
DescriptionLong coffin head handled round bowled ladle with engraved embellished large script "W" and wide spade shaped drop on bowl. Heavy silver.Label TextJames Gaskins American, ca. 1761–1827 Ladle, ca. 1800 Silver Museum purchase, Norfolk Newspapers’ Art Trust Fund 66.11.2 Exhibition History"The Norfolk Rooms," Willoughby-Baylor House, Norfolk, VA, opened August 16, 2014.
