"SAN FRANCISCO IN FLAMES" RARE 1906 STERLING SILVER SPOON WITH PAINTED SCENE.
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Winning Bid:
$471.17 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
13
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #230 Part I
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
5.5" long w/three hallmarks and "Sterling" on reverse. Handle has high relief skyline of city w/bowl featuring hand-painted city scene depicting the destructive 1906 San Francisco Fire that followed an intense earthquake. Painted scene shows fires burning across the city, the sky accented w/smoke and hand-painted "San Francisco In Flames" text along bottom. Back of handle has "Great San Francisco Fire - April 18th 1906" relief text. Typical age patina to back of bowl but o/w spoon shows only minor wear. VF/Exc. One of the most outstanding souvenir spoons we've encountered in our 53 years.
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