Duhme & Co. Sterling Niagara Souvenir Spoon / 1800s Silver Spoon / shops Antique Engraved Niagara Falls Souvenir / Monogramed / Rare Find

Great rare find from the 1800s. This spoon is engraved and stamped with the falls, trees and the word NIAGARA. Marked on the back with the manufacturer - Duhme & Co; Sterling; and it has been engraved with the initials "M K" or "M H". Spoon has some shops silver pitting on both sides but it is not significant nor does it detract from the history and great collectability of this find. Excellent silver memorabilia.

Two collectibles in one - antique Niagara Falls Souvenir and Antique premier silversmith manufacturer - Duhme & Co. Very Rare!

Started by two brothers from Germany in 1843 as a fancy goods store, they changed to producing their own fine silver products in 1866. Duhme & Co was part of the independent silversmiths in Cincinnati OH that produced both jewelry and silver wares and decorative items. Duhme was the largest and most productive of the companies and was considered to be a premier silver company and was a serious competitor of Tiffany & Co. They were in business from 1843 - 1893. There are many of their pieces on permanent display at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

5-3/4" x 3/4" at top; 1-1/4" spoon bowl width