Missouri Coin Silver Ladle, Mark of Louis zur Megede

Active in Lexington, Missouri, from 1849-1877, featuring a fiddle tipt handle and pointed fins, period monogram to the handle.

12 1/2 in.

4.9 troy oz.

Louis zur Megede was born in Prussia in 1821. He immigrated to the United States in the late 1840s and settled in Missouri. He was a successful silversmith, with multiple shops in Missouri and Kansas. Examples of his work are relatively rare to find on the market.

Denting and small repaired tear to the bowl, rubbing and light pitting to the handle.

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