Vintage Colombian 900 Silver Cali Souvenir Teaspoon with Decorative Emblem

A charming vintage Colombian 900 silver souvenir teaspoon from Cali, finely decorated with a crest-style emblem and an ornate scrolling handle. The terminal is clearly inscribed CALI, giving the spoon a distinctive regional character and making it an appealing collectible from South America.

The decorative handle features raised scrollwork and floral-inspired detailing, while the terminal is finished with an embossed emblem associated with the city of Cali. Compact and well proportioned, the spoon measures approximately 11 cm in length and weighs 10 grams.

This is an attractive small collectible for admirers of vintage souvenir spoons, South American silver and decorative travel mementos.

Details

Item: Vintage souvenir teaspoon
Origin: Cali, Colombia
Date / Period: Vintage, 20th century
Material: 900 silver
Hallmarks: Marked 900
Decoration: Ornate scrolling handle with CALI inscription and crest-style terminal emblem
Length: Approx. 11 cm
Weight: Approx. 10 grams
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age-appropriate wear.

Historical and Collector Context

Souvenir spoons became popular collectible travel mementos during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Often decorated with regional emblems, landmarks or city names, they offered visitors a compact and lasting reminder of a particular destination.

This example is associated with Cali, officially known as Santiago de Cali, a major city in southwestern Colombia. The clearly inscribed CALI terminal, decorative relief work and 900 silver mark give the spoon both regional character and collector appeal.

Unlike sterling silver, which is defined as 925 fineness, this spoon is marked 900, indicating an alloy containing 90% pure silver. Its decorative design, identifiable origin and compact scale make it a charming addition to a collection of vintage silver spoons or South American souvenirs.

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