Antique Sterling Silver Jacksonville Florida Souvenir Spoon – Alligator Bowl, Lady Liberty & Eagle Handle – Shepard Manufacturing Co. c.1900
$135.00
This striking antique sterling silver souvenir spoon features exquisite Art Nouveau detail celebrating the state of Florida and the city of Jacksonville.
• Front of bowl: beautifully engraved alligator resting on a riverbank beneath palm trees, with “JACKSONVILLE” finely inscribed.
• Handle: features floral scrollwork and “FLORIDA” in raised letters. The top of the handle displays an eagle with shield and banner reading E Pluribus Unum, along with a classical female figure symbolizing Liberty.
• Back: intricate palm tree and rising sun motif.
• Markings: stamped STERLING and the Shepard Manufacturing Co. “S” hallmark.
• Length: approximately 5-1/2 inches
A fine example of early 20th-century American silver artistry, this spoon combines patriotic and regional symbolism in remarkable relief and crisp detail. Perfect for collectors of Florida memorabilia, Jacksonville history, or antique sterling souvenir spoons.
Condition: Excellent antique condition with bright polish and sharp detail; no monogram or damage.
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