(3) Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons - 2.130 ozt. One is from Salt Lake City, Utah, one is from Orlando, Florida, and the longest one is from Holland. Each marked variously. 

Largest Size: 7 x 1 1/4 in. 

Weight: 2.130 ozt. 

A souvenir spoon is a decorative spoon used as a memento of a place or to display as a trophy of having been there. The spoons may be made from a number of different materials such as sterling silver, nickel, steel, ceramic, stone, and even wood. They are often hung on a spoon rack and are typically ornamental, depicting city views, coat of arms, associated characters, landmarks, and more. The year the spoon was made may be inscribed in the bowl, or on the back. The entire spoon, including the bowl, handle, and finial may be used to convey the theme. The first souvenir spoons in the United States were made in the 1890s, adopting the craze that had already begun in Europe a decade earlier. World War I devastated the industry as travel became more restrictive, and while there was a brief resurgence in interest in the Interwar Period the popularity collapsed once again during World War II and the Cold War, with few companies today making them, although collectors still seek out pieces based on their age, rarity, and origin.

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