The Americana Collection of C Thomas Attix Jr
By Locati LLC
May 19, 2024
761 Durham Road Pineville, PA 18946, United States
Locati LLC is proud to present American Furniture and Silver from the Collection of C Thomas Attix, Jr., who was a lifelong collector of American material culture with a particular fondness of furniture, coin silver, and Oriental rugs. His collection reflects his interest in the Delaware Valley, with an emphasis on mid 18th through early 19th century silversmiths and figured hardwoods vetted by his discerning eye for form and surface. Among the highlights are a Thomas Stretch Philadelphia clock, a collection of figured maple furniture, and silver by noted makers such as Joseph Richardson Sr. and Richard Humphreys.

LOT 44:

Thomas Shields (Philadelphia, 1743-1819) Silver Ladle

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Auction took place on May 19, 2024 at Locati LLC
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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. 



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