RARE COMPLETE SET OF U.S. STATE SPOONS, LOT OF 51, EX. 1960S ERA.."HERITAGE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN STATES" Start Price USD 14.90 Current Price USD 63.10 Time Left - Bid Count 9 Buy It Now Price USD 85.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 13, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location North Hampton, NH See more about 'RARE COMPLETE SET OF U.S. STATE SPOONS, LOT OF 51, EX.' Description I will be selling 40 years worth of acquired items. Collectibles, antiques, sports related etc. I will list as time permits. Please check back often. THIS IS A GREAT FIND !!  THE COMPLETE SET OF ALL..51 IN NUMBER, VINTAGE STATE SPOONS FROM THE 1960'S ERA. ALASKA & HAWAII BECAME STATES IN 1958 & 1959..THUS MY THEORY. EACH SPOON IS MARKED ON THE BACK..HERITAGE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN STATES AND AMERICAN COLLECTORS GUILD WITH A RAISED EAGLE..ALL THE INSCRIPTIONS..FRONT AND BACK ARE IN RAISED RELIEF..THE FRONTS ARE FANTASTIC..THE TOP HAS THE STATE SEAL AND JUST UNDER IT..THE DATE OF STATEHOOD. THEN 2 CROSSED FLAGS..U.S. AND STATE..THEN THE STATE FLOWER..THEN THE NAME OF THE STATE THAT RUNS THE LENGTH OF THE HANDLE TO THE BOWL...NOW FOR THE BOWL..IT HAS THE MAP OF THE STATE AND ALL THE BORDERING STATES NAMES AS WELL..OR THE BODY OF WATER FOR COASTAL STATES..REALLY WELL DONE AND A LOT OF WORKMANSHIP. ALL THE STATES ARE INCLUDED AND AN ADDITIONAL ONE FOR D.C. (DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) THE SPOONS ARE HEAVY..THEY WEIGH 13 GRAMS OR 1/2 OZ. EA. ON MY POSTAL SCALE. THEY ARE 4.5" LONG. THEY DO NOT ATTRACT A MAGNET AND I DO NOT BELIEVE THEY ARE SILVER PLATE..POSSIBLY STAINLESS STEEL OR PEWTER..NOT SURE. THEY HAVE SOME MINOR WEAR & A BIT OF TARNISH BUT SHOULD CLEAN UP WELL WITH MINOR EFFORT. THEY WOULD MAKE A GREAT TEACHING TOOL FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE STATES. A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR A TEACHER?? I WAS INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF THIS SET..SO I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH..GUESS WHAT??  I FOUND SEVERAL INDIVIDUAL SPOONS OFFERED FOR SALE FROM $6.00 EA. TO $12.00 EA..BUT I COULD NOT FIND A COMPLETE SET...NOW THERE IS ONE AND IT COULD BE YOURS!!!   YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE MOST OF THESE FROM THE PICTURES.  IF YOU COLLECT SPOONS, DO NOT PASS ON THIS LOT!!!  EXCELLENT CONDITION. THERE ARE ADDITIONAL SPOON LOTS IN THIS AUCTION..PLEASE REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL LOTS AS WELL.. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS SELLER OFTEN IF YOU COLLECT SPOONS.  MANY ADDITIONAL NEAT AND UNIQUE SPOONS TO LIST, AS TIME ALLOWS. ANY QUESTIONS..PLEASE SEND E-MAIL AND I WILL REPLY...    I DESCRIBE ITEMS TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY AND ENCLOSE THE BEST PICTURES THAT MY CAMERA CAN SHOW YOU!!   I HAVE ENCLOSED MULTIPLE PICTURES FOR YOUR REVIEW. YOU WILL RECEIVE ALL THAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES. GUARANTEED AS DESCRIBED !!!  PLEASE NOTE !!   I ACCEPT PAYPAL ONLY !!  NO MONEY ORDERS OR CHECKS!!  IF YOU CANNOT PAY THROUGH PAYPAL, PLEASE DO NOT BID!! PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU BID!!! Shipping and handling rates are for the lower 48 states and all items will be shipped U.S.  Postal Service, Parcel Post. I will ship within 2 days of received payment. Please allow 5-7 business days to receive your item. All other locations must contact me prior to bidding to confirm Postage to your location... Postal insurance is OPTIONAL at a cost of $1.70. If you choose not to add insurance to your purchase,  I will not be held responsible for any loss due to damage or not received items. It will be the responsibility of the buyer to pursue any issues with the carrier. Please check my feedback!!! I want you to be happy with your purchase. In the event of any potential problem, please contact me before you leave any neutral or negative feedback. Most issues that occur can be resolved in a positive manner. All items are sold as is and as described. I list honestly and with as much detail as possible. If i should miss a detail that is important to you..let me know..we can fix it.  Please ask any questions before you bid. I will reply fast. IMPORTANT!!!  PLEASE READ WELL!!!   PAYMENT IS EXPECTED WITHIN 5 DAYS FROM AUCTION ENDING...I ACCEPT PAYPAL ONLY!!   NO CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS..IF YOU CANNOT PAY THROUGH PAYPAL..PLEASE DO NOT BID!!   THIS IS NOT MY IDEA !!  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT  E-BAY..THIS IS THEIR NEW POLICY!! I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE WINS.  PLEASE  WAIT FOR THE INVOICE THAT I WILL SEND YOU AND DO NOT PAY FROM THE PAYPAL GENERATED INVOICE. THANKS FOR VIEWING MY AUCTION LISTING AND FOR READING ALL THIS BORING STUFF!! Place a Bid!