Teaspoon
- Object Name:
- Teaspoon
- Object ID:
- 1966.038.05
- Creator:
- Gilman, John Ward (1741-1823)
Silversmith - Place of Origin:
- Exeter, NH
- Date:
- 1788-1800
- Description:
- Teaspoon. Made by John Ward Gilman (1741-1823) of Exeter, NH, 1788-1800. Silver. Flat handle shank broadening to downturned, pointed end; oval bowl with rounded drop having shell below. Script initials "WSP" engraved on handle face, together with roulette (wriggle work) engraved decoration, including oval surrounding initials and interwoven undulating lines forming chain-like motif. Impressed mark on reverse of handle: "IWG" in upper case letters in rectangular mark. One of a pair.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-1 L-5.375 inches
- Provenance:
- One of a pair of spoons marked "WSP" and said to have belonged to Gov. William (1759-1850) and Sarah (aka Sally; 1762-1852) Plumer of Epping, NH.
Donors -- sisters Ruth Pike Shields, (c.1898-1988) and Katherine Pike Foster -- are great-great-granddaughters of Gov. and Mrs. Plumer. William Plumer was also the first President of the New Hampshire Historical Society. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Ruth Pike Shields and Katherine Pike Foster
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