1840-50 John S Putnam Coin Silver Sauce Ladle for Howard Bosworth of Buffalo and Fredonia, NY (24 g)

This mid-19th-century coin silver sauce ladle by John S. Putnam of New York carries the craftsmanship and historical weight of American silversmithing from the 1840s-50s. Stamped with Putnam's distinctive maker's marks and personalized with initials, this 6.25-inch piece remains in excellent condition with no repairs. A refined addition to a collection of period silver, it speaks to the care early American artisans brought to even small, functional pieces.