Antique 1908 PANAMA STERLING SOUVENIR SPOON SHOVEL MAKE THE DIRT FLY
Here we offer another fresh estate find. Antique 1908 PANAMA – STERLING – SOUVENIR SPOON SHOVEL – MAKE THE DIRT FLY Sterling Silver – Souvenir Spoon / Shovel – Weighs 14.4 grams. Rare Panama souvenir “Make the Dirt Fly” In the shape of a shovel to commemorate the building of the Panama Canal. Measurements: 4 3/8″ in length and the shovel portion measures 1 1/8″ in width. When it’s gone. It’s gone. Teddy Roosevelt told the chief engineer of the Panama Canal project to “Make the dirt fly” This slogan became very popular and an advertising campaign to hire workers for the Panama Canal Project made the phrase a household word. A bit of age tarnish on the sterling silver. “Will come as is (NOT POLISHED)” (Please consider pictures above as part of the description) THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH US TODAY WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESSThis piece was obtained from a local Texas estate. Check out my other auctions for more Sterling. We guarantee this spoon to be sterling silver as stamped. Please check out the enlarged pictures. Reasonable offers are welcome and we’re happy to answer any questions you may have. You will treasure this!!! NICE VINTAGE CONDITION LOT W558. Please look at pictures. GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A GREAT DAY! I in very good condition with some minor wear and tarnish. Has light scratches from normal use. All items 100% authentic!