Coin silver condiment ladle John Murphy Norfolk Virginia

Description

Coin silver condiment ladle, John Murphy, Norfolk, Virginia,
circa
1805
Fiddle coffin-end handle with no monogram. There is no monogram removal. Ovoid bowl in good condition with faceted spur handle juncture. Marked in rectangle J.MURPHY with the letters on a slight slant and fitted tightly to the cartouche edge. A clear mark.
On skinny part of front side handle there are some fissures that have developed over time. It is not a repair and it is not present on back of handle. I show a clear picture of these fissures on front side and also the show handle back. Between medium and light gauge silver. Length: exactly 5".
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