Souvenir spoon with profile portraits of Queen Victoria 1896 - 1897

This souvenir spoon, created by Saunders & Shepherd in 1896-1897, features profile portraits of Queen Victoria. The spoon, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a charming example of Victorian commemorative art. The spoon's ornate design, featuring a twisted stem and a bowl engraved with the date "1897", celebrates the reign of Queen Victoria, a pivotal figure in British history. This piece serves as a tangible reminder of a bygone era and its fascination with royal figures.