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5.5" Rare Columbian Exposition 1893 Chicago World's Fair Sterling Souvenir Spoon

$ 52.79

Availability: 36 in stock
  • Brand: Frank Whiting
  • Condition: Good condition. Minor light surface wear from normal handling and age, not much. Scroll down for more details. Please see all photos and feel free to ask any questions. Please disregard any random red or other colored marks, they are reflection of the surroundings.
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Pattern: Columbian Expo
  • Composition: Sterling Silver
  • Style: Victorian
  • Type: Souvenir Spoons

    Description

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    This is a hard-to-find antique sterling silver souvenir spoon commemorating the World's Fair held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1892-93.
    It is about 5-1/2" long.  It has a  pointed citrus bowl with a serrated edge! These are very hard-to-find. The front of the bowl is hand-engraved "Gretchen to Sara" and the back is engraved "Oct. 92".
    The handle has "World's Fair Chicago Ill." on the front and "1492 -1892" on the back.
    Maker's marks:  "Sterling 4" on the back and "Pat. Jan. 14 92." and the W with rays hallmark for Frank Whiting, an American silversmith.
    Weight:  21.7 grams, a nice weight.
    Engraving: As described above.
    Condition: Good, with some light wear from normal handling, not too much.
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    Any white, dark or other off-color spots are camera flash or reflection.  Please bear in mind that color can vary from monitor to monitor.  I always photograph the exact item that I am listing and do not use stock photographs.
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