MORE COINS, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, ART, & MORE LISTED EVERY WEEK! Antique Hallmarked Sterling Silver United States of America Commemorative Souvenir Spoon:&#######xA0;President Theodore Roosevelt in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 5, 1903. During&#######xA0;the Spring of 1903, then-President of The United States Theodore Roosevelt traveled over 14,000 miles by train across 25 states in a now-infamous tour&#######xA0;of the USA. On May 5, 1903, he delivered a speech in Albuquerque, New Mexico&#####x2013; nearly a decade before it was even granted statehood! The following is a summary of&#######xA0;Roosevelt’s address, as written by the Library of Congress&#######xA0;(which maintains an original copy of the speech that&#######xA0;may&#######xA0;be accessed online). President Roosevelt&#######xA0;addresses the citizens of Albuquerque. He is impressed by the irrigation and by the efforts of the New Mexico territory to become a state. Roosevelt speaks of the importance of educating the children into good citizens. He also defines what it truly means to be a man. This spoon was hand-engraved to commemorate&#######xA0;the visit and features a&#######xA0;portrait of Roosevelt himself. The&#######xA0;bust is highly detailed and&#######xA0;shows a stunning&#######xA0;degree of realism. &#######xA0;Along the edge of the spoon is the inscription. // May 5, 1903. The handle of the spoon displays images of a cowboy riding a bronco, an Indian Chief wearing a headdress, a close-up of a horse’s head, and a gold miner/prospector lowering a bucket into a well. The silver displays a fine rainbow patina with hints of yellow, green, blue, and purple. State:&#######xA0;New&#######xA0;Mexico. Attraction: The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelt, May 5, 1903. Approximate Length: 5 1/2. Approximate Weight:&#######xA0;17.82&#######xA0;grams. All souvenir spoons are in as pictured condition. Existing scratches, dents/nicks, or tarnishing– if any — will be visible in the above photographs. Please reference the included item photos before purchasing this item. It depends on the item, the country, and your feedback. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. We will accept Cash in person only. NON-CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES &. It is a great service, but quite expensive. Most of the items we sell are previously owned and have some degree of normal wear or signs of usage. When listing and describing our items we make a conscious effort to fully describe any/all imperfections and blemishes. Additionally, we will always include clear pictures of the item and any damage. We ask that you closely review all included item photos before purchasing any items. Because of the range of items we work with, details on items may occasionally be incorrect or missing important notes. See our other items. During the Spring of 1903, then-President of The United States Theodore Roosevelt traveled over 14,000 miles by train across 25 states in a now-infamous tour of the USA. On May 5, 1903, he delivered a speech in Albuquerque, New Mexico- nearly a decade before it was even granted statehood! The following is a summary of Roosevelt’s address, as written by the Library of Congress (which maintains an original copy of the speech that may be accessed online): —President Roosevelt addresses the citizens of Albuquerque. This spoon was hand-engraved to commemorate the visit and features a portrait of Roosevelt himself. The bust is highly detailed and shows a stunning degree of realism. Along the edge of the spoon is the inscription Albuquerque, N. State: New Mexico City: Albuquerque Attraction: The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelt, May 5, 1903. Approximate Length: 5 1/2 Approximate Weight: 17.82 grams Composition: Sterling. 925 Silver All souvenir spoons are in as pictured condition. Existing scratches, dents/nicks, or tarnishing– if any– will be visible in the above photographs.