Catalog: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art (239)

the handle design is 1803-buffalo hunter-covered wagon,and campfires, train 1903.

The bowl depicts the Festival Hall and central cascades. No description can convey to the mind an adequate idea of the beauty of this wonderful architectural masterpiece designed by Cass Gilbert of New York, Notwithstanding the great size of the building the festive effect is shown in every part. The building was 200 feet in diameter and 200 feet high. The auditorium contained seats for 3500 and a stage large enough for the great choruses of hundreds of voices. The largest pipe organ in the world was part of the equipment.

The spoon is hallmarked sterling as well. The spoon is 5 7/8" long. The bowl is 3/4" wide.

The cooler measures 17 1/2" including the lid. The outside diameter is 12". This crock, stoneware ice water cooler weighs in at a hefty 41 pounds.

The blue paint is still very vibrant. The gasket around the spigot should be replaced because it has some dry rot. Overall condition is excellent except for one 2 1/4" exterior craze line near the top.

There are no chips, cracks, or repairs to this item. This item is in Excellent condition with the usual straw marks.

2 handled bowl: 4 3/4" diameter x 1 7/8" depth.

Under plate: 6 5/8" Condition: Excellent, gold rim also excellent, bottom of each gold handle shows wear

I have seven (7) of these luncheon / desert forks for sale @ $19.95 each.

ON the back it says "both can't survive, house where the first American Flag was made . This spoon was made by Watson Silver Co. between 1879-1905.

Reference : Glass Toothpick Holders by Bredehoft and Samford 2nd edition, page 128.- The newer ones made after 1940 have a cupped and stippled base.