richmond-va-coin-silver-tablespoon-mark-of-captain-william-richardson
Lot 3009
Richmond, VA Coin Silver Tablespoon, Mark of Captain William Richardson
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
(active 1769-1809), with "W*R" mark and Richardson's eagle, period "B" monogram.

8.5 in.

2.1 troy oz.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Wear to tip of bowl and some denting; minor surface nicks and scratches.