Awesome Sterling Spoon

[lockster99]

Went with a friend to hunt a sideyard lot after work today. Had to cut it short, but just before leaving found this cool sterling spoon. It has the last name engraved and also '11. Which I assume is 1911. Have to do my home work on the hallmarks. Something like...RM(elk's head symbol)&8 Sterling

Weighs in at 1.08 oz. Thanks for lookin'

 

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[deershed]

Sweet spoon, Congrats!!

I've got 4 spoons and a fork and all mine are plain janes. None of mine are fancy or with a nice design like yours, Awesome find!!

 

[Argentium]

When you get a Sterling Spoon and it's really beautiful too - you are living the dream amigo ! With the last name you might be able to
connect with a family member too ! Great find .

 

[SusanMN]

You are right, awesome, beautiful spoon.

 

[lockster99]

Thanks guys.

Have thought about the family thing also. Wow, 1911 and was kinda thinking it looks like it came from a nice set...probably Grandmas' set. Might be looking at a great great relative.

 

[basque-man]

Old silver spoons are way cool to find. We like the ones with the old script writing. Nice save!!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[cjon455]

beautiful spoon!, ive only ever scored the crappy plated ones
that's a lot of silver in 1 piece!

very cool!

 

[Old Dude]

I have only found a plated one too. That one has a lot going on for it. Very nice find that I hope to make someday.

 

[kajunoutlaw]

That's an awesome find Lockster. Certainly a hi lite piece for your finds collection.

 

[Subterranean]

The hallmark is actually R W (Stag head) & S, for Robert Wallace and Sons. Found on line that R. Wallace & Sons, Wallingford, Connecticut used this name from 1871 to 1956. Currently called Wallace Silversmiths, Inc. You may be able to look up the pattern and date it's years of manufacture, obviously 1911 was in there! Sub

 

[lockster99]

Subterranean, Thanks for the info. Good start on dating it.

Thanks for looking guys. Going back for the gravy boat!

 

[chiloquin]

Awesome is right! That spoon is a beauti. Congrats on a great find.