Antique 1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir Spoon Mines & Mining Building Leonard

Description

Antique 1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir Spoon Mines & Mining Building Leonard
Features:
Beautiful collectible spoon - bowl depicts unique Mines & Mining Building exhibit from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair
Lovely Art Nouveau design handles showcase intricate scallops and swirls on the front
Maker: Leonard Mfg Co. of Chicago, Illinois
The World's Columbian Exposition was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World in 1492. The centerpiece of the Fair, held in Jackson Park, was a large roughly rectangular water pool representing the voyage Columbus took to the New World.
Approximate spoon length: 6 inches
Condition:
Antique: This is a used antique item that shows use and wear commensurate with age. See photos for detailed condition.
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