Speer & Cosper, Chicago, 'Tuscan' Coin Silver Long Handle Ladle
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$55.00
A piece attached to the early history of Chicago, this coin silver sauce or small gravy ladle is marked "Speer & Cosper" "Chicago," for a partnership of only two years duration, 1852-53, although Isaac Speer had been in business as a jeweler and watchmaker since 1840, and continued on after the pairing dissolved.
This is an unusually proportioned piece. It measures 7" long, with a handle that is lengthy in comparison to the 2" by 1 1/2" by 1/2" deep oval bowl. It weighs 1.1 T. oz.
The pattern is of the period, similar to, by comparison, Gibney's Tuscan and Polhamus's Cottage.
There is a feathered script "TEC" monogram engraved sideways on the handle front.
In very good condition, without any damage, or dents, bends, or burrs, in the bowl, the only signs of use are some softening from polishing on the engraving, and light surface flecking in the interior of the bowl. In sum, this is a quality example of mid 19th century regional silver
