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Lot 319
Virginia Coin Silver Soup Ladle, Mark of John Adam
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1820, with incuse mark reading "J. ADAM / ALEXa," period engraved monogram PJR.

14 in.

6.35 troy oz.

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Henderson, New Bern, North Carolina

The second generation of Adam silversmiths in Alexandria, VA, John Adam was active in the city from circa 1796-1798 and 1801-1848, with a brief time in Georgetown, D.C. in 1801.

Very good estate condition.