Description

This silver-plated souvenir teaspoon commemorates the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and was likely made for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The bowl features a raised relief map of the United States with 'LOUISIANA PURCHASE' and the date '1803' embossed front and center, while the handle bears 'THOMAS JEFFERSON' and a portrait finial. The back is stamped 'WM ROGERS MFG CO' with '1S' -- a well-known American silver-plate manufacturer confirming its authenticity as a legitimate period souvenir piece. Heavy tarnish gives this little spoon serious vintage street cred, and a good polish will reveal the sharp detailing beneath.

This ornate white glazed porcelain spoon rest is a proper Victorian-style showpiece that belongs on every serious collector's shelf or kitchen counter. The double-well design features embossed scrollwork, beaded borders, and dramatic Gothic-style pierced handles with circular and star cutouts that frame the piece like a stage curtain. The two open wells are perfectly sized for resting teaspoons or serving utensils, and the crisp all-white glaze is clean with no visible chips or cracks. A charming and functional piece that pairs perfectly with the Louisiana Purchase spoon included in this lot.

Condition

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