The spoons may be made from a number of different materials such as sterling silver, nickel, steel, and in some cases wood.
They are often hung on a spoon rack and are typically ornamental, depicting sights, coat of arms, associated characters, etc.
[1] Although the George Washington spoon was one of the most popular designs, relatively few made by Galt & Bro.
[2] One year later, a souvenir Salem Witch spoon was made, and sold seven thousand copies.
It was created by Daniel Low, a jeweler in Salem, Massachusetts, after he saw souvenir spoons on vacation in Germany.