Lot 1631
Another Fine Group of United States Collector's Spoons, in Sterling, generally ca. 1890's-1920's. Again, a varied but more elaborate lot of 7 pieces, all in sterling. All with pictorial handles, or bowls, or both. Spoons range from soup- to teaspoon sizes. The finest, patented in 1891, for the bicentennial celebration of the building of Mt. Vernon, shows on the almost rococo handle portraits of George and Martha Washington, in twin oval medallions, along with a splendid view of the plantation. Vying for honors with this, a quaint spoon with a nicely engraved bowl showing the canal "Locke, Sault, St. Marie, Mich." The handle on this with a marvelous front and back view of a northeastern Indian! Similar, but simpler, another Indian-handled piece with pictorial bowl of Spokane Falls, Spokane, Washington. From Florida, appropriately enough, a lovely grapefruit spoon, with pointed, cutting bowl, and artistic open work handle showing the fruit. Again, spoons show little or no use. Lot of 7 items. Choice collector or dealer material.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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