Touch&Feel 133 years old Spoon, built in 1893. Silver Plated

This souvenir spoon commemorates the Art Palace building from the 1893 World's Fair (also known as the World's Columbian Exposition) held in Chicago. Souvenir spoons were a popular collectible fad during this era.   Spoon Details Event: 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. Feature: The bowl of the spoon features an engraved image of the fair's Art Palace building. Material & Manufacturer: The spoon in the image appears to be a silverplate version, often marked Standard on the back by the Standard Silverware Co.. Sterling silver versions were also available.  This is likely a silver-plated souvenir spoon from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, also known as the Columbian Exposition. The word STANDARD stamped on the back of the handle indicates it was manufactured by the Standard Silver Company of Boston.  The front of the spoon typically features an engraved image of a specific building from the Exposition or a portrait of Christopher Columbus.  The spoons are often demitasse size and made of silverplate.  Other common markings include the dates 1492 and 1893.  These spoons are collectible items related to historical World's Fairs