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I discovered this great silver spoon with a very intricate handle with what appears to be a gold nugget finial. Unfortunately part of the ribbon decoration has broken off but it is still a great souvenir spoon. Only problem is I can't figure out the mark. It appears to be a 'B' inside a circle. But haven't been able to determine the maker. Just curious who made this and would appreciate any help deciphering. Thank you,

Bob

Maybe consider incomplete or partial marks and look to see if Binder Brothers did similar work? Their mark is encircled B's, side by side.

And a search of San Francisco threads will pull up (very) old retailers, at least one of which has a name starting with "B".....??

Did this accompany your French & Franklin? Could it be a badly stamped F?

Thank you for the replies. This spoon did come in a collection with the F&F spoon. It is hard to see an F in the mark. Definitely appears to be a rounded letter like a B vs a mis-stamped F. But even with a jewelry loop it is hard not to go cross-eyed looking at silver marks. Appreciate the suggestions. I'll keep digging.

I wonder if it could be H.W. Burdick Co. if it is indeed a B

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Here is an advertisement in the jewelers circle from 1923 that shows the made "jewelry novelties". I have seen souvenir spoons be categorized as that exactly that by other jewelers and silverware makers of that era.