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A large collection of approximately 100-150 decorative souvenir spoons, primarily crafted from silver-colored metal, likely silver plate or alloy, with some featuring mother-of-pearl, enamel, and possibly early plastic handles. The collection exhibits highly varied styles, ranging from simple designs to ornate pieces with twisted stems, chased bowls, and intricate finials depicting crests, flags, landmarks, and pictorial scenes. Visible text and motifs denote numerous global locations including “WESTERN AUSTRALIA”, “ENGLAND”, “CANADA”, “ROME”, “QUEBEC”, “SCOTLAND”, “EDINBURGH”, “AMSTERDAM”, “BAVARIA”, “NORWAY”, “IRELAND”, “JERUSALEM”, “SWITZERLAND”, “BERN”, “VIENNA”, “LONDON”, “MALTA”, “GRANADA”, and “HOLLAND”, suggesting an accumulation of travel mementos spanning from the late 19th to mid-20th century.
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