'Bath, Maine Public Library' 1892 Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon
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A strikingly well-crafted piece, this 5 7/8" long, .8 T. oz., souvenir spoon was marketed by Bath, Maine, jeweler "A.G. Page Jr.," whose name along with the word "Sterling" is stamped on the backside.
The handle has straight, tapered sides with a curved end with angular shoulders.
The surface is diamond cut engraved in a brilliant Aesthetic design with an open area at the end that has a satin matte finished surface. This is engraved "Sam." over "July 11th" "1892." in fancy script lettering.
The bowl is acid etched "Bath, Me." and shows a precise rendering of a building identified as the "Public Library." The finishing details and background are engraved.
The backside is plain save for the marks and shows a bright finish.
While no maker is identified, Durgin is a distinct possibility in that it produced numerous souvenir pieces for other retailers in this period, and their work was of the caliber of this.
It is in immaculate, original, condition. It clearly has never been used save to gaze upon.
