posted 05-30-2017 03:58 PM            

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One of the handsomest and most perfect souvenir spoons that has ever passed from the hands of the silversmith is the American-Columbus souvenir spoon, just introduced by the Geo. W. Shiebler Co., 179 Broadway, New York. As an example of the artistic heights to which silversmithing has attained, this spoon stands unsurpassed, both as to the striking originality of the design, and to the perfection of the workmanship. A native American Indian, in full feathers and war accoutrements, forms the handle of the spoon. He stands upon a small globe connected with the bowl by two dolphins gracefully entwined. The bowl, representing the fabled egg of Columbus, contains a representation of Santa Maria in full sail upon the ocean , and underneath the date, 1492. On the back of the bowl is represented the Administration building of the World’s Columbian Exposition, below which is the date, 1893. So perfect is the die work and so elaborate the details embodied in the design, that even the texture of the blanket worn by the Indian and the cadaverous and characteristic expression of his face are wonderfully natural. The die work throughout has never been excelled. The spoons are made with gilt or silver bowls, and handles of plain silver or enameled in brilliant colors, portraying the Indian in his native gorgeousness.

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pg 16-a