Help needed!!

[Digger RJ]

If anyone can help me with a date and value, please comment. I cannot find the same pattern online. Was hoping there are a few sooon collectors that could direct Me in where to find it or have an idea of the date and value. Thank You in advance!

 

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[Truth]

Wow great find!!! I wish I could tell you more.


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[vpnavy]

I searched Google and found a bunch of very similar spoons - here is just one of them...

EBAY: Shepard The Heart of Detroit Michigan Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon 5.25" ($35)

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[Digger RJ]

TY. I saw that one, but the one I found doesn't have the writing on the front of the handle close to the spoon.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats

 

[dirtlooter]

sweet spoon find, congrats

 

[redcobra8u]

I'm from Detroit and think it's cool. I'd love to own it.

 

[GB1]

cool spoon

 

[Mzjavert]

Being sterling I'm surprised that it does not have a makers name or mark. My initial thought was the '70s because spoon collecting was hot then. But when I really studied the design I have to guesstimate no later than the mid-30s. The reasons being two more modern buildings, the street car, and the horse drawn vehicle.

Date the modern buildings near the Courthouse and you should nail it.

 

[Digger RJ]

Thank You. I'll do some checking.

 

[Mzjavert]

https://woodwardspine.com/2012/04/28/shorpy-saturday-the-heart-of-detroit-1907/

 

[lairmo]

Sweet spoon RJ!!!

 

[mnsrchr]

Here's a pic that very closely resembles the scene on the spoon. Horse drawn carts and similar buildings. Photo descriptions says Detroit Streetcars 1800-1899

 

[RustyGold]

Nice spoon!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Thats a nice find. I googled "Heart of Detroit sterling silver spoon" and was able to find some info, that should help you out if you try the same.

 

[nhbenz]

It does have a maker's mark (the S to the left of sterling) showing that it's from Shepard Mfg. Co., as vpnavy's was. So that would give a range of 1893-1923: Shepard Manufacturing Company - Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks

 

[RVRoamer73]

Excellent Sterling spoon!! Congrats!!

 

[sutphin]

NICE SPOON FIND..

 

[Mzjavert]

It does have a maker's mark (the S to the left of sterling) showing that it's from Shepard Mfg. Co., as vpnavy's was. So that would give a range of 1893-1923: Shepard Manufacturing Company - Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks

Now I see it. Its blurred on my phone. But once you pointed that out, clear as day.