Virginia Coin Silver Ladle, Mark of James Meredith

Marked "J. Meredith" in punch to verso of handle, no monogram or engraving to recto.

14 in.

6.175 troy oz.

James Meredith (1791-1860) was born in Baltimore, Maryland and apprenticed under Charles L. Boehme from 1805-1812. He then moved to Winchester, Virginia, where he worked as a silversmith both on his own and in various partnerships until his death in 1860.

Denting and stable tear to bowl; light scratching.