Norfolk, Va. Silver Ladle

A good Virginia coin silver punch ladle by Joseph M. Freeman with the additional town mark; “Norfolk.”

Engraved “Frances Ann Schmetz”  Thanks to a friend who is a better researcher than I we know that she was born in Hampton in 1846 and married William N. Causey in Henrico, County in 1864.

5.2 troy ounces

Virginia mid 19th c.H: 12"W: 4.25"Reference number: 28498