Description
Gorgeous vintage Mexico sterling silver souvenir spoon with beautifully detailed & intricate filigree handle. Highly collectible. 5.75" long. in very nice vintage condition. Wonderful gift to give to someone to add to their spoon collection who is a lover of filigree work. Filigree is called the lace of the jewelry world. As the etymology of the word suggests (filum =thread, granum=grain), filigree involves twisting & curling precious metal threads into elaborate designs. The Spanish carried filigree work to Mexico when they conquered Central America. This spoon handle is a wonderful example of the filigree technique using sterling wires. It was way too labor intensive a technique to do on non silver. Please refer to each photo. They are there to accurately & honestly represent the item's description & condition. Happy to answer any questions. To see more unique vintage souvenir spoons in my shop, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeeWhatIveFound?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=39426140 I ship same day or next day & package with thought & care. & when you buy 2 or more items, they will be boxed together, where possible, to save you on shipping. If this is a gift going directly to the recipient, I will include a handwritten note card in the package with whatever personal note you indicate when you check out :o) To see my whole vintage goods Etsy shop by category hand tools, kitchen items, collectibles, souvenir spoons, memorabilia, decor & more please click here... https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeeWhatIveFound Thank you for coming to see me! Mexico Filigree Lace Handle Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon. Collectible Spoon Collector Gift Idea. Mexican Travel Memento. Ships Fast
