This beautiful and rare, 4 1/8" spoon features vibrant enamel work on the spoons bowl and handle: a vignette of "THE FIRST BUTTERFIELD MAIL FOR THE PACIFIC/ LEAVES TIPTON, MISSOURI SEPT. 16TH. 1858.", and, a portrait of John Butterfield with "GREAT SOUTHERN OVERLAND 1858 JOHN BUTTERFIELD 1861" around the edge of the portrait.
The rear of the spoon handle bears an "ALBERT H. OECHSLE / JEFFERSON CITY, MO." maker's mark and "STERLING SILVER" "MADE IN GERMANY" stamps.
Condition is excellent, a beautiful addition to your collection!
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