-40%
Rare 5-1/8
Rare 5-1/8
Rare 5-1/8
Rare 5-1/8
Rare 5-1/8
Rare 5-1/8
Rare 5-1/8

Rare 5-1/8" Pres Herbert Hoover West Branch Iowa Antique Sterling Souvenir Spoon

$ 7.91

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Pattern: Pointed Antique
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Composition: Sterling Silver
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Type: Souvenir Spoons
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: Whiting Davis
  • Condition: Overall light to moderate surface wear. Please see all photos and feel free to ask any questions. Please disregard any random red or other colored marks, they are reflection of the surroundings.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    This is a hard-to-find 5-1/8" antique sterling silver souvenir spoon from West Branch, Iowa, a small town located in the southeast part of the state.
    It is from about 1905 or so and has an applied raised bust of American president Hoover on the handle, rarely seen.
    The bowl is embossed with a home and "Herbert Hoover Birthplace, West Branch, Iowa."
    Length:  About 5-1/8" long.
    Maker's marks:  "Sterling Silver" and the scarce spoon hallmark for Whiting Davis, an American company.
    Weight:  It weighs about 18.9 grams.
    Engraving: None.
    Condition: Some light to moderate surface wear.
    US:  We ship First Class for FREE within one business day of confirmed payment.
    International shipping outside of the US: Please see the shipping calculator below or email us.  We usually ship First Class Insured.
    We are happy to combine shipping on multiple wins, when possible, to save you money on postage.
    PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS, easiest through the Ask a Question link at the top right of this listing!
    Payment:
    Payment is due within five days of auction close!   If you have payment questions, please feel free to email us, we do accept most forms of payment.
    RETURN POLICY: If, for any reason, you are unhappy with an item you have won from me, I have a no-questions-asked full refund policy.   In the case of items with more than one piece, the entire item must be returned, no partial lots accepted. I must be notified as soon as possible upon your receipt of item of your intent to return an item, and the item must be
    returned within 30 days in good condition,
    Any white, dark or other off-color spots are camera flash or reflection.  Please bear in mind that color can vary from monitor to monitor.  I always photograph the exact item that I am listing and do not use stock photographs.
    I almost always have a lot of good antique and vintage souvenir and collector spoons, flatware, coin silver, sterling scrap and other items listed, so, if you care to, please click on "View Seller's Other Items" above.
    Be sure to add me to your
    favorites list
    !
    In fairness to all bidders, I will not end an auction early. I know I have possibly lost money with this policy over the years, but I sleep better!
    Thanks for looking!