seal of the state of california

c.1910

This spoon is mentioned in Rainwater book on pg. 322, #312. Collector felt this was a "beautiful spoon". The top of the handle features an orange in bas relief.

c.1904?

Reference: Rainwater book, page 194. BookAmerican Spoons, pg.288-289 #686 - California, Joseph E. Straker, Jr., Attleboro, Mass - May 24, 1904 - U. S. Pat #36,928 - assigned to Watson &...

c.1895

Joseph Mayer & Bro., Seattle, Washington later became Towle Co. (Ref. Rainwater book page 111.)

c.1894?

Exceptional piece;face of the handle is in high relief: bear on top of the Great Seal of the State of California, with state motto "Eureka" and a bunch of grapes; San Francisco on the handle;bowl...

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