Teaspoon
- Object Name:
- Teaspoon
- Object ID:
- 1977.029.065
- Creator:
- Gilman, John Ward (1741-1823)
Silversmith - Place of Origin:
- Exeter, NH
- Date:
- 1762-1790
- Description:
- Teaspoon. Made by John Ward Gilman (1741-1823) of Exeter, NH, 1762-1790. Silver. Spatulate handle with turned-up end and a long mid-rib on front. Initials on back of handle in barred block upper case lettering: "I G" with a triangular mark in between the two letters. Oval bowl with rounded drop and shell design on the back of the bowl. Stamped on the back of the shoulder in upper case italic, barred, serif letters: "IWG" within a rectangle, the bottom of which is wavy.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-0.75 L-4.125 inches
- Provenance:
- From the New Hampshire silver collection of Richard F. Upton (1914-1996). Richard Upton served as the New Hampshire Historical Society's President, 1976-1980.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Richard F. Upton
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