Esta es una de las numerosas piezas que para conmemorar la victoria tras la agresión a España en el 1898 para apoderarse de Cuba, Puerto Rico y Filipinas, se realizaron en los Estados Unidos en ese mismo año y los inmediatos posteriores, casi todas sobre utensilios domésticos. Precio: 100 euros Commemorative Spoon, 1898 This is a commemorative spoon, produced after the Battle Of Santiago in 1898 and the end of Hispano-American war. The bowl is decorated with the sinking of The Maine, the front of the handle reads 'Peace Protocol Signed Aug 12 98'. Then is a bust of Dewey surrounded by 'Battle Of Manila May 1'. Then McKinley, and three other figures. The rear of the spoon reads 'Battle Of Santiago San Juan El Caney', then an image of the sinking of the Merrimac, finally a picture of Hobson. Measures a touch under 6 inches long. Some plate wear, but generally okay. An unusual spoon. Price: 100 euros. |