These spoons have a variety of European manufacturers, notable being Munich, Lucerne, and Charleville. Three have enameled decoration along their handles and/or bowls. The Lucerne spoon is also noted as "Rolex."

Weight (lbs): 0.25
Height (In.): 5
Width (In.): 1
Depth (In.): 0.25
Size: 5.0 x 1.0 x 0.25"
Maker: Various European
Material: Silver, Enamel
Date: 19th C.
Provenance: Strong Antiques
Condition: Light tarnish, no noticed losses to metal or enamel.
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 noticed losses to metal or enamel. 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.