Mary Louise Sipler
Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons
John Alden and Priscilla, Alaska Miner, Juneau Alaska, New Orleans, Providencetown with Pilgrim's Monument, Knight's Templar, Pennsylvania, Portland Oregon, Toronto, Colorado, Philadelphia, Columbian Exposition, Atlantic City, Pan American Exposition, Soo Canal, Happy New Year. Old St Paul's Church Norfolk VA. , Virginia, Hells Gate Frazer Canyon, British Columbia, Canada, St. Louis, Missouri, Port Huron Michigan, Alaska, Florida.
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JOHN ALDEN AND PRISCILLA PLYMOUTH MASS.
This spoon is is marked on the back H. E. Washburn, Pat appl'd for, sterling and Plymouth Mass. The front has John Alden and Priscilla written down the narrow part of the spoon and their forms at the top. This is a a really nice specimen done by the jeweler Washburn. It is in excellent condition. Inventory #SOU110. The price is $175.00
JUNEAU ALASKA MENDENHALL'S GLACIER
This spoon is marked on the back with the Joseph Mayer Co. Hallmark or Trademark(they were located in Seattle Washington) and sterling. The front says Juneau Alaska. Above the scene is Mendenhall's Glacier. The spoon is 5 1/2" long. I am having trouble with my scenes but it is very detailed on the spoon. Inventory #SOU112. The price is $55.00.
NEW ORLEANS
On the front of this spoon is New Orleans in a banner at the top, then a star, an Indian and a maiden on either side of a picture of someone lying down with the sun coming over the mountains, then a portrait if a man with Bienville under it, then the Court House with Court House written under it, then the Cotton Exchange with Cotton Exchange written under it, then some Flowers and Lees Monument with Lee Monument written under it. There is a light Monogram in the bowl EFB in script. On the back is City Hall (it doesn't show up well on the picture), St Louis Cathedral, Jackson Monument, Old Gateway, and some trees. All the pictures have their names printed under them. Then there is Sterling and Mechanic's Silver Trademark or Hallmark at the bottom. The spoon is 5 7/8" long. Inventory SOU113. The price is $95.00
PROVIDENCETOWN PILGRIM'S MONUMENT
This spoon has the Pilgrim's Monument, A Sailing ship and Providencetown on the front. On the back is the back of the Pilgrim's Monument with Pilgrim's monument written underneath and a Hallmark that I do not know and sterling. The spoon is 5 5/8" long and nice and crisp. Inventory #SOU114. The price is $55.00.
KNIGHT'S TEMPLAR
This spoon has a Knight in full regalia, a Cross , a Crown, the words Knight Templar, swords going down the handle and their Insignia. In the bowl of the spoon it says 27th Tricentennial Conclave of The U.S.A. Pittsburg Penn 1898. It also has the Pennsylvania Keystone with some designs in it. On the back is a G and Sterling. The spoon is 5 1/8" long. Inventory #SOU115. The price is $65.00.
SOLDIERS
& SAILORS MONUMENT INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA
This Indiana Sterling Souvenir spoon has the Mechanics mark--now Wallace. Circa 1896-1920. It is 5 3/4" long. The Price is $85.00.
OLD MILL, MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA
I didn't show it but the word Pennsylvania is between the handle picture and the bowl. It is marked Sterling with the Payne and Baker Logo or Trade Mark. It is 5 3/16"long. Inventory #SOU104. The price is $75.00
PORTLAND OREGON
Lewis & Clark Exposition 1905 portland Oregon. Capt M. Lewis, Capt. W. Clark, Mount Hood,Going West. Liberal Arts Building. Back has baby salmon, Oregon, The Union. Made by Harvey & Otis, sterling . 1896 - 1920. Inventory # SOU78. Price $95.00
Toronto in Bowl. Empire on Front. Signed sterling and Reg. 1901. Gold washed and enameled. Picture shore line and paddle wheel boat. Inventory # SOU79. Price $75.00
Philadelphia Penn House 1682
The spoon is 8 3/4" long. The marks are the Mechanics Logo and Sterling. Also on the front is Liberty Equality and Unity, Independence Hall 1776 and Philadelphia, Pa. On back is Proclaim Liberty throughout the land, The price is $95.00
World's Columbian Exposition 1893
The spoon is 4 1/8" long. On the back is 1492-1893 and sterling Pat. On the front is The Worlds Columbian Exposition seal and Chicago, Illinois, USA. The price is $95.00
COLUMBUS DEMITASSE SPOON
This Columbus spoon is marked U S Sterling. It is 4 1/4" long. Inventory # SOU108. The price is $35.00
Paul Revere 1775
This spoon is 4 1/2" long. It is marked with the Watson Logo sterling and 1910. On the front is Beans, Washington Elm, Cambridge and Bunker Hill. On the back is Faneuil Hall, Public Library, Old South Church, the Hub, Old State House a minute Man and Boston. The price is $95.00
Atlantic City Incorporated March 3, 1854 and Steel Pier
The spoon is marked sterling and is 5 3/8" long. The bowl of the spoon has Hotel Dennis, Atlantic City N. J. On the back is a man pushing a woman in beach buggy, a sail boat, a beach scene, Absecon Light House and cat tails. The price is $95.00
PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION 1901
This spoon is 3 11/16" long. North & South American depicted by human forms clasping hands at Panamania. The handle is a buffalo and Indians. The back is marked sterling and pat. There is a picture of a falls. Inventory #SOU85. The Price is $95.00
LONGFELLOW SOUVENIR SPOON
This spoon is marked with the Mechanics Silver Trade Mark, and sterling. It is 5" long. Inventory # SOU103. The price is $75.00.
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NORFOLK VIRGINIA, OLD ST PAUL'S CHURCH
This spoon has the St. Paul's Church in the bowl. On the front is the Seal of Virginia with the word Virginia, the State Capital, an animal (it looks like a porcupine) plus leaves and flowers. On the back is another crest with an eagle and says epluribus unum. There is also a flag and the Weidlich Co Logo and Sterling. Circa 1915 to 1952. It is 5 1/2" long. Inventory # SOU117. The price is $95.00.
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VIRGINIA STERLING SOUVENIR SPOON
This spoon has a plain bowl. The front of the handle is the seal of Virginia which is a female Indian standing over what looks like a soldier and says sic semper tyrannis, something that looks like crossed peanuts (I'm sure that isn't what it is) and a forrest scene. On the back is the crest of the eagle and flags plus The Watson Silver Co. Logo and sterling. Circa 1910 to 1925. Inventory #SOU 118. The price is $75.00.
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INDIAN TOTEM POLE-VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
This spoon is from Hells Gate Frazer Canyon, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. I think the pictures of this spoon are self explanatory. It is short only 5" long but the spoon part is typical size of a teaspoon. The maker mark is Canadian. I do not know the maker. It is also marked sterling. There is a very light and small monogram on the back MLDM. Inventory #SOU119 The price is $95.00.
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ST. LOUIS STERLING SPOON
This spoon has Pierre Laclede Liquest on horse back at the top. Under that is To the Front, then Pierre Laclede Liguest, then his bust and Founder of St. Louis. St Louis is down the handle. The back is not decorated On the back is the Watson Silver Co. Trade Mark or Logo. The spoon is 5 inches long. Circa early 1900's. Inventory #SOU120. The price is $75.00
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LADIES OF THE MODERN MACAFEES, PORT HURON MICHIGAN
This Spoon has the Modern Macafee Temple, Port Huron , Michigan in the bowl. The front of the handle has Ladies of the Modern Macafees Insignia and LOTMM. The back is plain. The mark is the International Knight and Sterling. Circa early 1900's. Inventory #SOU121. The price is $85.00.
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ALASKA STERLING SOUVENIR SPOON
This Alaska spoon has the Seal of the Territory of Alaska at the top of the front, then Mt. Mckinley with pictures and a crossed shovel and pick. Then of course the word Alaska. The bowl and the back are plain. The maker mark is a crossed sword and a shovel with JET and the word sterling. It is 5 1/2" long. Circa early 19;00's. Inventory #SOU122. The Price is $85.00.
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FLORIDA STERLING SOUVENIR SPOON
This spoon has an Eagle on the top with E PLURIBUS UNUM, then a scene with In God We Trust (I believe this is the Florida Seal). Next is a picture of a building Possible the capital and a flag and of course Florida down the handle. It is 5 3/4" long. The back and bowl are plain. The Manchester Silver Co. trade mark and sterling are on the back. Inventory #SOU123. The price is $65.00.
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