Bidspirit auction | Thomas Shields (Philadelphia, 1743-1819) Silver

Thomas Shields (Philadelphia, 1743-1819) Silver Ladle - A coin silver ladle by Thomas Shields, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1780 with a shell form bowl, circle punched decoration at the drop, marked twice at the stem, and initialed T * S at the terminal.  Dimensions:  13” long, the approximate weight is 5.34 troy ounces.  Provenance: Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey. Condition: Good condition, with minor expected wear.