Virginia Coin Silver Soup Ladle, Mark of James Gaskins

Circa 1790-1800, featuring an elongated slender handle and pointed end, period bright cut "IRH" monogram to the handle, stamped "J. Gaskins" within a serrated rectangle.

15 in.

7.25 troy oz.

James Gaskins (b. 1761–active until 1827) was a Tidewater Virginia silversmith who worked in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Trained in Norfolk, he operated shops in both cities over a long career and is best known today for his prolific production of teaspoons, tablespoons, and ladles. His work is identifiable by a variety of maker’s marks, over half a dozen, featuring his initials or surname. Notable surviving pieces include large soup ladles documented in Catherine Hollan’s Virginia Silversmiths, Jewelers, Clock- and Watchmakers, 1607–1860, with examples held by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts and Colonial Williamsburg.

Scattered denting to the bowl.

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