Lot 871
"State's Rights," and More Delights, in U.S. Spoons. Ca. 1900's-1980's. The continuing saga of U.S collector and novelty spoons, much like the preceding lots. Again, a number of spoons feature an open ring in the middle of the handle from which dangles an appropriate pendant related to the locale on the handle -- one from Cape Cod, sporting a flame red lobster, and another with a dangling little ewer, this for the 1987 America's Cup. Among the antique spoons: one from the Panama Pacific Exposition, in San Francisco, 1915 (apparently in silver, but unmarked); a silver plated demitasse displaying the proud battleship Maine, all 6682 tons of her; and two handmade pieces with spirally twisted handles and gilt bowls, one for Buffalo, N.Y., and the other with ornate handle and engraved bowl from New Orleans. The bulk of the collection, again, is chrome plated steel or stainless steel. The older ones in silver plate (with a good run of spoons made by Cameo and Celest manufacturers in Australia), with a few in silver, along with a couple of gold toned and pewter examples. Over 175 pieces in the lot. This is a fun group!
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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| Realized $357 |
