Description: CHARTER OAK - IOWA Vintage Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon – Early 1900s Hand Engraved Very old, very interesting Sterling Silver collector / souvenir spoon from Charter Oak, Iowa featuring wonderful engraving and detail. This piece dates to the early 1900s, measures 5.5” long, and weighs 19 grams. It is in exceptional condition, tarnished, with all details sharp with absolutely no wear from handling or previous cleaning. The reverse is marked “Sterling 925/1000” with a manufacturer’s marking that I am not familiar with. The handle’s top features the Iowa state seal: a frontiersman / soldier clad with a flag and rifle surrounded by a steamboat, towns buildings, a hand plow and crop field. An eagle hovers above holding from its beak a ribbon with the state motto although the words are illegible because it is so tiny. “IOWA” is beautifully scrolled along the length of the handle followed by an ear of corn with a long stalk. The spoon’s bowl is dedicated to a large hand-engraved oak tree with the word “CHARTER”. There is no additional detail on the reverse. This is one of several spoons I acquired from this era – all in wonderful condition. Again, it is dark due to tarnishing (I have not attempted to clean or polish it) but all detail is evident and sharp. A very nice piece. Please review the photos as the spoon pictured is the one you will receive. Please ask questions prior to bidding – I will respond quickly. SHIPPING: The quoted shipping price is for continental US bidders. No shipping to Puerto Rico. For international bidders the shipping cost is determined by eBay using their International Shipping Program. In that case, please wait for eBay to invoice you directly. I pack carefully. I ship QUICK. TAX: Pursuant to eBay policy and state law, where applicable, internet sales tax will be charged and payable by you at the time of check out. PAYMENT: Within two days of purchase. We do not accept returns unless your item was not described accurately. Take a minute and review my feedback and selling history – and buy with confidence. Thanks for looking –
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-11-24T11:42:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.9 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unknown (It is marked)
Pattern: N/A
Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
Style: American Empire
Age: 1900-1940
