Sterling Spoons at Goodwill..$4.99

[Drmad7]

I went by Goodwill because they had some jewelry bags. Nothing good in the bags so I strolled to the silverplate area hoping to get lucky, and I did. There was a bundle of spoons and a knife taped up for $4.99. They looked interesting and a Native American spoon looked promising out of the group. Got home and of the 13 spoons and 1 knife, 10 of the spoons were Sterling Silver! Places like Pike's Peak, San Francisco, Salt Air Beach, and Natice American spoons from Niagara Falls. Not sure if I'm selling or stashing. I like the different patterns and they looked hand made in some cases.

 

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[tamrock]

An antique dealer once told me the souvenir soons with Indians are a bit more collectible then most others and worth more. At least that's the reason he gave for why he priced his with Indians higher then some others he had.

 

[Honest Samuel]

You done good.

 

[Drmad7]

If nothing else, they weigh 184 grams...

 

[BagLady]

Nice score! Little beauties too.

 

[JimDon]

Awesome pick. Heck $4.99 each and you could've still made out. Tamrok is right. Native American pieces carry a premium value.

 

[captain flintlock]

That is a total score!! I've found lots of souvenir spoons myself and have found that nobody seems to really want them anymore. I would agree that the Native American pieces are more desirable. I've kept a few to sell just because they are really cool but have resorted to melting other ones. Just no interest. But I have not had any Native American one's. Great find and I hope you find a buyer. ☠

 

[gunsil]

None of these are ever hand made. They are all stamped out in patterned dies. Great score nonetheless!!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice score!

 

[Drmad7]

None of these are ever hand made. They are all stamped out in patterned dies. Great score nonetheless!!

Yep, I meant hand engraved in the bowl. I think the Pike's Peak has the year 1932 etched on it. I'm still trying to decide if I will polish them all. Since they are not that old, generally speaking, shining them up should not reduce their value.