1898 Sitka Alaska Salmon Fish Spoon historically important dated 1898 #missiongalleryantiques Depth including frame: 2 1/4

Depth including frame: 2 1/4 inches

A circa 1960's - 1970's piece of American Hopi Indian Jewelry

Retains the original mirror silvering

and is signed in the lower right

This ornate Coin silver beauty was made for the NYC Retailer

1898 Sitka Alaska Salmon Fish Spoon historically important dated 1898 #missiongalleryantiques Depth including frame: 2 1/4We are offering A Dated 1898 Silver Spoon of a Salmon Fish The spoon was made by hand, but does not show any Makers mark or Silver percentage mark. It is a wonderful piece of Alaska fishing history . In 1898, Sitka, Alaska, was a focal point in the burgeoning Alaskan salmon canning industry, While the first cannery in Alaska was built in Sitka in 1878, by 1898, the industry was booming, leading to both economic growth and depletion of salmon stocks.