Art, Gold & Silver, Primitives & Rare Books
Lot 128:
Description
Set of six sterling silver demitasse spoons featuring twisted stems with smooth bone handles inset with small natural gold nuggets, creating an attractive Western or Alaskan souvenir style presentation. Each spoon is stamped STERLING to the reverse of the bowl and measures approximately 5.25 inches in overall length with oval bowls and decorative twisted shafts leading to the cylindrical bone handles. The set displays nicely with the gold nugget accents set into the handle ends, a style commonly associated with mid-20th century tourist or souvenir silver pieces produced for the Alaska gold rush tourism trade. The combined weight of the six spoons is approximately 134 grams as noted on the tag, equivalent to roughly 86.1 pennyweight (dwt) or about 4.31 troy ounces total including the bone handles. The spoons show expected surface wear and patina from use while the bone handles display natural age toning. An appealing decorative sterling silver demitasse set combining precious metal elements with natural materials that will attract collectors of Western, Alaskan, or novelty silver tableware.
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