An early silver tea spoon made by famous 18th century Philadelphia silversmith Joseph Richardson Jr. (1752-1831), and touchmarked “J.R” in two places. It has an “H” monogram. 5 1/2” long, circa. 1777. Richardson worked the same time as Paul Revere. Richardson designed and engraved all of the Greenville Ohio Peace medals in 1795, for George Washington. Shows wear. $550.  (plus $15 shipping; optional insurance: $3 per $100 coverage). (C-553) - Shipping outside the contiguous 48 states is to use 3rd party shipping.