These spoons are primarily coin silver with a solitary sterling silver one. All have enamel incorporated into their designs at the end of the handle. They are marked with various cities in Europe, like the Vatican, Munich, and Lucerne.

Weight (lbs): 0.25
Height (In.): 5
Width (In.): 2
Depth (In.): 0.75
Size: 5.0 x 2.0 x 0.75"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Silver, Enamel
Date: 19th C.
Provenance: Strong Antiques
Condition: Some tarnish, but no losses to metal or enamel noted.
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: Some tarnish, but no losses to metal or enamel noted. 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.