Midrib Teaspoon by John Ward Gilman, Exeter, NH, c 1770

Scarce midrib teaspoon from John Ward Gilman (1741-1823) of Exeter, New Hampshire, with his distinctive three-letter monogram. New Hampshire silver from the colonial period is difficult to find. The spoon measures 3 7/8 inches in length and has a nice period block monogram and a shell, which does show some wear. There is some wear evident around the bowl.