Gorham Nautical Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Number '12' 5-O'clock Tea Spoon, Providence, RI, c. 1888

This is the Gorham 5-O'clock teaspoon #12. The twig stem is wrapped with silver wire "fishing line," and three fish hang from the top. The clamshell bowl has lovely details on the front and back.

For an available non-gilt example, see here.

Provenance: Private collection.

This lovely spoon is marked with Gorham's trademark and 'STERLING/ 12.' It measures just shy of 5 inches long, weighs .40 troy ounces, and is in excellent antique condition.