American Hand-Wrought Coin Silver Commemorative Spade

Engraved "J. Taylor Ellyson Crump / when he was three months old / used this spade / in digging the first spadeful / of earth in the foundation of / Second Baptist Church / May 7th 1904" and to the verso "This was made of silver / spoons belonging to his / great grandmother / Mrs. H. K. Ellyson", not marked. XRF tested 90% silver content.

9 1/2 in.

2.9 troy oz.

Good estate condition.

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