Where can I find a good price for a spoon?
I have seen spoons sit in antique shops for years, without being sold. Generally speaking, if the spoon is from a well known site which attracted lots of tourists, the chances are that there will be a lot of those spoons, thus the price will be lower.
How to find the value of an antique silver spoon?
Look up the silver spoons you have identified in a recent edition silverware guide such as Warman’s sterling silver guide to find prices and more information (see References). Check online auction sites such as eBay for a similar spoon with the same hallmark or manufacturer to get an idea of its possible value.
When was the heyday of souvenir spoons?
In the United States, the heyday of souvenir spoons was the late 19th and early 20th centuries. That was also a golden age for traveling salesmen, who’d return home from their journeys laden with spoons touting everything from natural wonders to civic landmarks to famous native sons and daughters.
What kind of spoons are most collectible?
Many popular tourist sites made souvenir spoons that are very collectible today. Antique spoons are not usually made from stainless steel, but from other metals such as silver, silver plate or pewter, and often have hallmarks or other marks on them.
What is the value of my spoon that reads?
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What’s the average price of a silver spoon?
Spoons selling above $300 are extremely RARE. Silver Plated Spoonswill normally sell from $1 to $15. Very few will exceed $15. If a spoon is NOT marked sterling or if it does not have legitimate European silver marks, it is MOST likely silver plated.
Is the date on a souvenir spoon accurate?
Dates on souvenir spoons are usually pretty accurate, but sometimes they reflect an anniversary of a previous event (wedding, etc.) A date on an older spoon is NOT necessarily a good indicator of its age especially if it is before 1890.
Is it rare to buy a spoon from a lesser known place?
These are nice pieces and make interesting displays, but they are NOT rare. If the spoon is from a lesser known place, the spoon will be rarer, but the demand will also be less, thus the price will not reach above $50 unless the buyer is in a “must have” state of mind.
