Curious Spoon Advertisement - 1878

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A curious spoon advertisement that appeared in 1878 from the Douglas Silver Plating Co., of 88, Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill.


Douglas Silver Plating Co. - Chicago - 1878

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Here's another incredible offer from another Chicago based business.


Leonard Mfg. Co. - Chicago - 1895

For less than a dollar, a plush lined boxed set of six souvenir spoons with gold plated bowls, post paid and a money back guarantee.

Details of this offer by the Leonard Mfg. Co. appear on page 192 of the Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers. Fourth Edition. By Dorothy T. Rainwater & Judy Redfield. Apparently Leonards had "made up an immence stock of magnificent and costly souvenir spoons, to be sold on the Fair grounds at $1.50 each, but the exclusive privilege of selling souvenir spoons was awarded a syndicate of private dealers"

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