Artist/Maker Joseph Seymour Manufacturing Co. (active 1898 - 1905)

Souvenir spoon

ca. 1901

Place madeSyracuse, New York, United States, North America

Silver

Overall: 3 3/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )

Gift of Robert G. Goelet

1977.62

DescriptionCast silver souvenir spoon with inscription, "PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION 1901," in relief on inside of bowl; handle with full-length Native American figure and image of buffalo on obverse, and view of falls (Niagara Falls?) on reverse; maker's mark on back near shoulder.

Markingsin relief: on inside of bowl: "PAN-AMERICAN / EXPOSITION / 1901" in relief: on back of bowl: "OFFICIAL" stamped(?): on back near shoulder: "[star] S [star]" in relief: on back of handle: ". . . PAT."

ClassificationsSILVER