Antique Denver Colorado Sterling Silver Mining Souvenir Spoon – Figural Prospector, “Mining in Early Days,” 4-1/4", Ca. 1900

Antique Sterling Silver Denver, Colo. Souvenir Spoon — Figural Miner & Early Mining Scene
This is a beautifully sculpted antique sterling silver souvenir spoon from Denver, Colorado, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century.
Exceptional Western mining-theme spoons like this one are highly collectible, especially with fully detailed figural handles.
🪙 Features & Details
✔ Figural Prospector Handle
The handle features a full-length frontier prospector holding a gold pan, with a pickaxe at his side. The detail is crisp—classic early souvenir craftsmanship.
✔ Mining Shaft Scene (Reverse)
The back of the handle depicts a vertical mine shaft with a bucket and hoist and is inscribed:
“MINING IN EARLY DAYS”
A wonderful tribute to Colorado’s gold and silver mining era.
✔ Engraved Bowl
The bowl is hand-engraved in flowing period script:
“Denver Colo.”
✔ Sterling Mark & Maker’s Hallmark
Marked STERLING with a small maker’s hallmark (intertwined letters), typical of Western souvenir makers circa 1898–1915.
📏 Measurements
• Length: approx. 4¼"
(If you'd like, I can add the weight once you provide grams.)
🪞 Condition
Excellent antique condition with strong figural detail and light, appropriate patina. No bends or damage.
🎁 Ideal For
• Western Americana collectors
• Colorado history enthusiasts
• Mining memorabilia collectors
• Fine sterling souvenir spoon collections

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Returns & Refunds:
I gladly accept returns within 30 days. Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item is defective or incorrect. If the item is returned for personal preference (not due to damage or error), I will refund the purchase price minus the original shipping cost.
If your order included a free silver polish sample, please return it unopened with your item to receive a full refund. A $5 deduction will apply if the sample is not returned.