Vintage Canadian Sterling Silver Niagara Falls Souvenir Spoon by Breadner Mfg. Co.

A vintage Canadian sterling silver souvenir spoon by Breadner Mfg. Co., decorated with detailed views of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Whirlpool. The handle features a raised depiction of the falls with the word “NIAGARA” running vertically along the stem, while the spoon bowl is embossed with a view of the whirlpool and a bridge. Made as a travel keepsake, this small sterling silver spoon is an appealing piece of Canadian souvenir silver and Niagara Falls memorabilia.

Details

Item: Souvenir spoon

Maker: Breadner Mfg. Co. (BMCO)

Origin: Canada

Material: Sterling silver

Marks: Stamped STERLING BMCO

Design: Niagara Falls and Niagara Whirlpool souvenir decoration

Decoration: Raised waterfall motif on the handle, vertical NIAGARA lettering and embossed whirlpool scene in the bowl

Length: Approx. 9 cm

Weight: Approx. 6.7 grams

Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and patina consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Sterling silver souvenir spoons became popular travel keepsakes during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, often featuring recognised landmarks and regional attractions. Niagara Falls was one of the best-known destinations represented in Canadian souvenir silver. The combination of the falls, the whirlpool and the maker’s stamped mark gives this example particular interest for collectors of Canadian silver, travel memorabilia and vintage souvenir spoons.

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