These five spoons were made by various silversmiths in the United States. They show various designs for different states, including Massachusetts and Ohio.

Weight (lbs): 0.25
Height (In.): 5.5
Width (In.): 1.25
Depth (In.): 0.5
Size: 5.5 x 1.25 x 0.5"
Maker: Paye & Baker
Material: Silver
Date: 19th-20th C.
Provenance:
Condition: Light amounts of tarnish to the silver, no noticed breaks or losses.
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 amounts of tarnish to the silver, no noticed breaks or losses. 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.