'Cripple Creek Colorado Miner' Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon

Measuring 5 1/2" long and weighing .5 T. oz., this souvenir spoon is comprised of three sections.

The top consists of a well-articulated cast figure of a standing miner with a hat on his head, boots on his feet, balancing a pick axe in his right hand and contemplating a chunk of ore that he is holding in his left hand.

There is a small crossbar below the figure and it reads, "Millions in It."

The shank of the piece is comprised of a pair of twisted wires that resemble rope. These end in scrolls where they support the figure, and have open ends where they are attached to the shoulders of the bowl, which is the third element in this construction.

It is finished in a soft satin gold on the interior and fancily bright cut engraved with the words, "Cripple Creek Colo.," for the storied large mine and mining camp in Colorado.

It is in fully original condition, with no wear or damage.

Without a maker's identification, it is marked "Sterling" on the backside of the figure.