Hawaii, United States
1930s
Sterling silver with gold wash
Length 2 3/4" (7.0 cm)
Provenance: Randolph Crossley, Carmel, CA
This sterling silver souvenir spoon is modeled as a standing surfer riding a curling wave that forms the length of the handle, terminating in a gold washed shell bowl. Figural souvenir spoons of this kind were sold to visitors during the 1930s, when Hawaii's surf culture and beach imagery became popular keepsakes for mainland travelers. It retains its original box and shows the crisp modeling and two tone finish characteristic of better souvenir silver of the period.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
Hawaii, United States
1930s
Sterling silver with gold wash
Length 2 3/4" (7.0 cm)
Provenance: Randolph Crossley, Carmel, CA
This sterling silver souvenir spoon is modeled as a standing surfer riding a curling wave that forms the length of the handle, terminating in a gold washed shell bowl. Figural souvenir spoons of this kind were sold to visitors during the 1930s, when Hawaii's surf culture and beach imagery became popular keepsakes for mainland travelers. It retains its original box and shows the crisp modeling and two tone finish characteristic of better souvenir silver of the period.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
