Retailer American Souvenir Co. (active ca. 1900)

Souvenir spoon

1901

Place madeBuffalo, New York, United States, North America

Silver

Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 14.9 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )

Gift of Lillian Rogers, 1964

INV.14020

DescriptionCast silver souvenir spoon with view of Niagara Falls on inside of bowl; handle with inscription, "EXPOSITION / 1901 / PAN AMERICAN," in relief; handle finial with globe (showing western hemisphere) surmounted by a buffalo and view of Niagara Falls on reverse.

Markingsin relief: on obverse of handle: "EXPOSITION / 1901 / PAN AMERICAN" in relief: on reverse of bowl: "OFFICIAL" in relief: on reverse of handle: "AMERICAN SOUVENIR CO. PAT."

ClassificationsSILVER