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Butterfield Mail Enamel Spoon MO - Tipton,Moniteau County - 2012aug - General Americana

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Butterfield Mail Enamel Spoon MO - Tipton,Moniteau County - 2012aug - General Americana
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This dainty, 4.5" spoon features vibrant enamel work on the spoon and handle: a vignette of "THE FIRST BUTTERFIELD MAIL FOR THE PACIFIC/ LEAVES TIPTON, MISSOURI SEPT. 16TH. 1858.", and, a portrait of John Butterfield with "GREAT SOUTHERN OVERLAND 1858 JOHN BUTTERFIELD 1861" around the edge of the portrait. The rear of the spoon handle bears an "ALBERT H. CECHSLE/ JEFFERSON CITY, MO." maker's mark and "STERLING" "MADE IN GERMANY" stamps. Tarnished, but a beautiful addition to your collection! - Jacobitz Collection -60358