California 1849 Souvenir Sterling Bon Bon Spoon Gold Miner Grizzly Bear Mono For Sale

Sterling silver California souvenir bon bon spoon, marked STERLING with a small maker’s mark on the back of the stem and stamped CALIFORNIA. 1849 on the front. The front of the handle shows a California grizzly bear and a gold miner standing beside a tree stump. The back of the handle has grape clusters and floral and figural relief. The shield-shaped bowl is pierced with scrollwork and has a scalloped edge. A script monogram is engraved in the bowl.

Size: about 4 1/4 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide.
Weight: 11 grams.

Condition: Good pre-owned condition. [Add your notes on dents, bent scrolls and the bowl shape after you check.] The maker’s mark is not legible and the age is not confirmed by the marks. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the description.