1887 Leadville, Colorado Personal Commemorative Silver Ingot.
63 x 23 x 14.5 mm. 2794.2 grains. Extremely Fine.
A lovely ingot with attractive ornamentation, the upper face is inscribed FROM / J and E. James / Leadville Colo which is framed within an engraved border of floral designs. The “front” face – again within a finely engraved floral background – is inscribed TO / Father & Mother / on their 50th Wedding anniversary / Apr 10th 1887. The other faces of this beautiful ingot are blank. The recessed parts of the design have a darker antiqued appearance, setting off the inscriptions in a very pleasing manner. A unique piece that has obviously been lovingly cared for over the decades.
[08/2017] https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-7WJA3/1887-leadville-colorado-personal-commemorative-silver-ingot-63-x-23-x-145-mm-27942-grains-extremely-fine ($2,115)