Mt. Tacoma / Ranier WA Sterling Souvenir Spoon 4.25" Native American C. 1891

Description

Very nice vintage sterling silver souvenir spoon for an Mount Tacoma / Mount Ranier.  Very collectible Native American Indian profile.  Manufactured by Howard Sterling Co., which operated 1886 to 1902 in Providence Rhode Island.  Age of spoon consistent with depiction of ships in the harbor, and timing of name change of the mountain.  In 1890, the U. S. State Board on Geographic Names decided the name would be Mt. Ranier.  Tacoma is the old Puyallup Native American name meaning "snow covered mountain" or "greater than Mount Baker".
Ornaments:
Bowl - blank
Handle Front-  Native American Indian profile wearing feathered war bonnet, maize / corn
Handle Back - Blank
Length: 4.25"
Silver weight in grams: 12
Monogram: None
Hallmarks: "Sterling" with Howard Sterling Company and "Pat. 91"
Condition:  Excellent giftable condition.  Wear commiserate with use, but no significant or mentionable issues.
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