C1830s Sterling Silver Gibson Spoon

C1830s Sterling Silver Gibson Spoon

$450.00

C1830s Sterling Silver Gibson Spoon

Dimensions

5.6

Circa

1830s

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Medicine, Therapeutic & Functional Aids

Description

A sterling-silver Gibson spoon, struck with maker’s mark only: ”NP”.  We have not been able to identify this maker and suspect he was provincial silversmith. Gibson “invented” his sick-feeding spoon in 1828 and this example was likely made within a decade of that date.  A tad chewed where the teeth would be placed but overall in good condition with a tight hinge on the lid.

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M and R Gordon

Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974