These three spoons bear various maker marks, the most distinguished being that of Paye and Baker. Their designs include a spoon from New York, which strangely incorporates a swastika into the other symbols of good luck such as a clover and horseshoe.

Weight (lbs): 0.25
Height (In.): 6
Width (In.): 1.25
Depth (In.): 0.25
Size: 6.0 x 1.25 x 0.25"
Maker: Paye & Baker
Material: Silver
Date: 19th C.
Provenance: Strong Antiques
Condition: Light tarnish, no breaks.
History: The European fad of collecting silver spoons from vacation and travel spots hit the North American continent in full in the mid 19th Century, resulting in a boom in the industry as the silversmithing art found new demand in the tourist sector. These spoons turn up in large collections through to today, a remnant of what was a vastly popular hobby that died down by the turn of the century.
Condition: Light tarnish, no breaks. History: The European fad of collecting silver spoons from vacation and travel spots hit the North American continent in full in the mid 19th Century, resulting in a boom in the industry as the silversmithing art found new demand in the tourist sector. These spoons turn up in large collections through to today, a remnant of what was a vastly popular hobby that died down by the turn of the century.