{"product_id":"antique-1890s-ob-h-sterling-silver-gloucester-ma-codfish-souvenir-spoon","title":"Antique 1890's OB\u0026H Sterling Silver Gloucester MA Codfish Souvenir Spoon","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver (.925)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oden Bros. \u0026amp; Heilborn (O.B. \u0026amp; H.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Souvenir Spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1891-95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Subject\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gloucester, Massachusetts \/ Atlantic Cod \u0026amp; Starfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUp for sale is a highly unique and incredibly rare late-19th-century antique sterling silver souvenir after-dinner coffee spoon celebrating the historic seaport of \u003cstrong\u003eGloucester, Massachusetts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully detailed and crisp engraved depiction of a two-masted Gloucester fishing schooner out at sea, with \"Gloucester\" vertically engraved along the edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stunning, multi-piece figural marine motif featuring a highly detailed twisted stem accented by a hanging Atlantic codfish, a starfish, and a clam-shell terminal tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker \u0026amp; Hallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back of the figural codfish is stamped with the rare, crisp hallmark: \u003cstrong\u003e\"O.B. \u0026amp; H. STERLING\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. This explicitly identifies the spoon as an early production piece by \u003cstrong\u003eOden Bros. \u0026amp; Heilborn\u003c\/strong\u003e of North Attleboro, MA, dating this exact piece to a very short manufacturing window between \u003cstrong\u003e1891 and 1895\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid .925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5\/8 inches (After-Dinner Coffee \/ Bonbon size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint \/ Pristine Antique Condition. The figural elements, twisted stem, and intricate bowl engravings remain incredibly crisp and sharp. No bends, dents, repairs, or deep scratches. It retains a beautiful, natural bright silver luster with a light, authentic aged patina highlighting the details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an incredibly uncommon, mint-condition survivor from the height of the Victorian souvenir spoon craze. It would make a prized centerpiece addition to any collection specializing in New England maritime history, antique Massachusetts silver, or rare figural flatware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48935575945435,"sku":"1906503203871","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-02T155525.392.jpg?v=1783022191","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/antique-1890s-ob-h-sterling-silver-gloucester-ma-codfish-souvenir-spoon","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}