Artist/Maker National Silver Co. (active 1890-1970s)

Souvenir spoon

1939-1940

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Silver plate

Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 11.4 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )

1944.169

DescriptionSilver plate souvenir spoon with inscription, "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR," in relief within a border of stars on inside of pointed oval bowl; angular handle with obelisk, flagpoles, stars and intaglio inscription, "1939," on obverse; maker's mark on reverse.

Markingsin relief: on inside of bowl: "NEW / YORK / WORLD'S / FAIR" intaglio: on obverse of handle: "1939" in relief: on reverse: "(c) NY WF NCS[ with each letter in a circle] PLATED WITH PURE SILVER"

ClassificationsSILVER