Re: The H.V.A.S. stamp on silver spoons

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Topic: Re: The H.V.A.S. stamp on silver spoons

RodSM

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Registered: Apr 2018

posted 04-19-2018 10:54 PM

Reference post: H.V.A.S.

Re the H.V.A.S. stamp on silver spoons, queried a few years ago. I have such a spoon, inherited from ancestors who lived in n.w. Mass., around North Adams. I’m certain that H.V.A.S. (at least in this case) stands for Hoosac Valley Agricultural Society, founded in North Adams in 1860 and active well into the 20th century. (North Adams is in the valley of the Hoosac River, a tributary of the Hudson.)

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ahwt

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posted 04-22-2018 11:01 PM

Thanks for that update. I think silver played an important role for these awards in most states. They are a fun item to collect.

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