Early 20th Century Silverplate Us State Seal Souvenir Spoons - Set of 14

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An excellent 14-piece collection of antique and vintage silver-plated souvenir teaspoons showcasing the historic "Stately" State Seal series. Primarily manufactured … Read more An excellent 14-piece collection of antique and vintage silver-plated souvenir teaspoons showcasing the historic "Stately" State Seal series. Primarily manufactured by renowned early 20th-century American silversmiths like Wm. Rogers & Son, these pieces feature highly ornate figural handles topped by a crisp American eagle and shield finial. The stem of each spoon is decorated with delicate floral sprays leading into heavily detailed, embossed coats of arms or seals for individual US states. The collection includes several duplicated and unique varieties, perfect for completing an existing collection or displaying in a shadowbox or spoon rack. One highlights a unique Florida "Sunny South" motif featuring a detailed palm tree and orange blossom stem. States Included in this Set: Delaware (Multiple duplicates featuring colonial figures & ship) New York (Duplicates featuring the "Excelsior" seal) South Carolina (Duplicates featuring the circular palmetto seal) Maryland (Featuring the plowman and fisherman coat of arms) Vermont (Featuring the stag head crest) Illinois (Featuring the eagle and state motto) Ohio (Featuring the rising sun seal) Colorado (Featuring the pickaxes and mountain landscape shield) Florida (Special embossed "Sunny South" palmetto pattern)

Dimensions: Length: 5.85 inches per spoon Width: 1.25 inches (bowl width) See less