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.
