Gibson Patent Medicine Spoon, 1828

An early example of a rare Gibson's      Patent spoon. The spoon has a hollow handle to allow the user to control      the quantity of medicine consumed by placing a finger over the aperture.      This form of spoon was invented in 1827 and is engraved thus around the      collar on the handle "C Gibson Inventor 1 Bishopsgate St Wethian".      The flush hinge is in fine condition, and the handle is free from dents.      There is a clear set of hallmarks to the inside of the bowl. An excellent      example.

An identical spoon is illustrated in "Silver    Flatware" by Ian Pickford on page 208 figure 379.