Historical Restaurant China, Flatware, Drink Glasses, Mugs,
Cups & Ashtrays, Souvenir Spoons etc. of FloridaPast
'one sip at a time'
This section is dedicated to All Types of FloridaPast Roadside Hotel, Motel,
Diner, Restaurant, and Attractions Serving Pieces, Souvenirs and Mementos
Flatware, Drink Glasses, Cups, Mugs, Ashtrays, and those other things
You'll also find glasses from attractions, cups from Military, Scouting, including, Soda, Beer and......,
well, take a few moments, and look 'round a bit.
If you happen to purchase more than one item, after you checkout, we will refund any difference in the shipping cost.
Or just send us a email for a combined invoice
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Find Our Historical Silver Plate Flatware At Page Bottom
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Rare Historical Platter from the Famed Monson Hotel
Saint Augustine, FloridaPast Dates 1931
Beautiful Art for the logo - Palm, cannon balls, sea wall, lighthouse and river
Top Shelf Condition! Mueum Worthy
MEASURES APX.; 10 1/2" x 7 1/4" CONDITION; 8 + No damage showing minor expected age/use utensil marks, No abuse. FP #368 PRICE; $475.00 S/H/I; $FREE within the U.S. Only |
Bottom Marked; O.P. Co. Syracuse China L-9 <- date code 1931
The Monson was first a Boarding House, then Hotel, later Monson Lodge, and today it's the Hilton. Click the image below to take you to our St. Augustine History and Now & Then Fades page to learn more and to visit a Now & Then Fade
click on the Monson Hotel to visit our St. Augustine History page and to see a Now & Then Fade
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1960s Restaurant Dinner Plate
from Florida's Silver Springs Restaurant
Though used, she displays wonderfully
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Marked; Jackson Chin, Falls Creek, Pa. 'F'
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MEASURES APX.; 10 1/4" Diameter CONDITION; 7 + No physical damage, does show much use, utensil marks/scratches are apparent, gold border trim worn. FP #369 PRICE; $345.00 S/H/I; $FREE within the U.S. Only |
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If you love the Vintage Silver Springs, then you'll Enjoy our Silver Springs History, Now & Then Fades Page. Just click the image of Silver Springs Entrance photo to the right -> |
Click image to see our Silver Springs' Fades n History page
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First United Methodist Church Brooksville
1879-1979 Centennial Souvenir Plate
Nice Vivid Color
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High Shine 24K Gold Trim
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Wonderful Piece of Brooksville Florida Methodist Church History
MEASURES APX.; 10 1/4" Diameter CONDITION; 8++ FP #397 PRICE; $35.00 S/H; $FREE within the U.S. Only |
History year by year
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Extremely Rare Historical Antique Advertising Plate
Compliments of The Greenville Times
A Live Weekly Newspaper - Greenville, Fla.
Extremely Rare - Museum Worthy
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Wonderful Scalloped Edge
A Wonderful piece of Greenville, FloridaPast History. Husked Corn Cob.
From Ray Charles' Boyhood Hometown. |
Artist Signed R.R. Beck
MEASURES APX.; 7 1/4" Diameter
CONDITION; 8+ + No damage, showing minor expected age flaws, slight wear to lettering, normal crazing throughout. FP #371 PRICE; $365.00 S/H/I; $FREE within the U.S. Only |
backstamped TST with a small star
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Leesburg Florida Souvenir Plate 1857-1957
in recognition of their 100th year centennial
Beautiful Plate representing old Leesburg
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Made by Kettlesprings Kilns, Alliance, Ohio
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close up view of the views
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Super Nice Condition
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Underside that explains all that's depicted
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A Wonderful 1957 transfer souvenir plate, that features the Minute Maid Concrete Plant, Leesburg High School, Virginia House 1870s, 1880s view of Main and Fifth, Tuskawilla River Steamer, Magnolia Street, Hotel Lake View, Leesburg Community Center, Venetian Gardens, Leesburg City Hall , Orange Groves and Palm trees views. ________________________________________________ MEASURES APX.; 10 1/4" Diameter
CONDITION; 9 + No damage, showing minor expected age flaws on reverse, normal crazing throughout. FP #367 PRICE; $45.00 S/H; $FREE within the U.S. Only |
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Nice Mid-Century Glass Ashtray
WEIR INSURANCE AGENCY
Groveland, Florida
147 E. Broad St., Grovelan
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Black flashed glass bottom - clear top glass
Underside, showing some glass ageing
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Ad repeats itself three times around edge
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Uniquely designed, having a clear glass top edge, with black flashed bottom edge. This way while it's sitting on the counter or table, we can see Weir Insurance from inside as well.
A Real Cool Piece of FloridaPast ____________________________________________________ MEASURES; 4 5/8" base diameter - 1 1/4" - high CONDITION; 8 + Super Nice! Appears unused. FL #390 PRICE; $28.50 S/H; $FREE* U.S. shipping only |
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"Way down upon de Swanee ribber"
Sweet Old Souvenir Cup from
Stephen Foster Memorial Park
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MEASURES; 2 3/8" tall CONDITION; 9 + No condition issues FL #344 PRICE; $SOLD Thank you! S/H; $6.50 |
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The Torpedo Fisherman's Inn St. Petersburg Florida
Vintage Drink Glass - ACL Label
Strong Vivid Color
Tapered Inset Bottom
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ACL is Sharp, Clear and Clean
MEASURES; just over 4 1/4" tall apx. 3" top diameter
CONDITION; 8 Nice Strong Color, has some hard water stains. Not too bad, and I'm sure can be cleaned. FP #386 PRICE; $24.95 S/H; $6.50 |
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Very Cool Cigar City Brewing
Tall Heavy Duty Drink Glass
ACL Label
Very Clean Glass!
HEAVY THICK GLASS - 3 embossed on bottom
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Darker Navy Blue Color - Flash lightened photo
MEASURES; 5 3/4" tall - just under 3 1/2" top diameter
CONDITION; 9+ FP #387 PRICE; $30.00 S/H; $FREE in U.S. |
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Great Old Busch Gardens, Tampa, FloridaPast Attraction Glass
Beautiful 24 K. Gold Highlights
A TOP SHELF GLASS
One of the Better Busch Gardens Attraction Glasses. Nice Vivid Colors, with the Famous Anheuser Busch Logo. Depicting Various inner park attractions. |
MEASURES; 5 1/2" tall
CONDITION; 9 FL #184 PRICE; $12.95 S/H; $8.00 |
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U.S. NAVAL AIR TRAINING BASES
PENSACLOA, FLA. GLASS
Not many of this glass will you find. Has Bright Sheen, 2 color.
Historical in it's own sense.
Maybe your Dad or Grandad was part of this history.
MEASURES; 4" high
CONDITION; 9+
FL #183
PRICE; $14.95
S/H; $8.00
Historical in it's own sense.
Maybe your Dad or Grandad was part of this history.
MEASURES; 4" high
CONDITION; 9+
FL #183
PRICE; $14.95
S/H; $8.00
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New Vintage Elaborate Dinner Plate
From Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN CONVENTION CENTER
by Lilien Porcelain - Austria Minners Designs - New York
A Beautiful Quality Made Plate
Elaborately Designed and Decorated
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Was sealed in plastic. For photographing, we needed to take it out
Lilien Porcelain - Austria - by Minners Designs New York
MEASURES; 12" diameter
CONDITION; 9+ [New, Never Used, Vintage Stock] FP #311 PRICE; $79.95 S/H; $20.00 |
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Beautiful Graphics
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Unused Vintage Einstein Bagels Heavy Duty Coffee Mug
from Orlando FloridaPast
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MEASURES; 3 3/4" high - THICK and HEAVY CONDITION; 9+ [New, Never Used, Vintage Stock] FP # PRICE; $15.00 S/H; $10.00 |
No maker marks
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University of Central Florida 1963 Cup or Mug
Made by W.C. Bunting Co., East Liverpool, Ohio
MEASURES; 3 1/2" high - 3 3/8" top opening
CONDITION; 8++ [age blemishing to some of the gold] Unused FP #298 PRICE; $SOLD S/H; $8.50 |
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Stetson University DeLand FloridaPast
Pottery Mug or Cup
Nice Brilliant Gold Highlights
Made by W.C. Bunting Co. - Wellsville, Ohio
MEASURES; 4 1/4" tall - 3 3/8" diameter
CONDITION; 8 [No damage. Ageing to some of the gold] FP #299 PRICE; $29.95 S/H; $8.50 |
Some expected ageing to the top gold band
Appears to be Unused
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Hand Made Pottery Sugar Dispenser for Cafe or Restaurant Table Setting
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MEASURES;
CONDITION; 9 [appears unused] FP # PRICE; $ S/H; $ |
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World Famous Rosie O'Gradys - Good Time Emporium
Church Street Station - Orlando, FloridaPast
"Home of the Flaming Hurricane"
Tall Drink Glass
Click for Larger View
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Beautiful Bright Vivid Colors
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Florida American Legion Boys State July 1977 Mug
Vivid Color
MEASURES; 5 1/2" tall - 2 7/8" top diameter
CONDITION; 9+ Unused FP #301 PRICE; $19.95 S/H; $8.50 |
Nice Mushroom Base
a number 1 embossed on base
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CHOKE-A-ROACH ROACH KILLER
Jacksonville, FloridaPast
Fun Mug, and I bet it's Rare too.
"Love, Like A Cockroach, Finds A Way" (C)
 FaNtAsTiC grApHiCs |
 Bottom marked OVEN PROOF, MADE IN U.S.A.
with the Anchor Logo, for Anchor Hocking Glass. MEASURES; 3" + high CONDITION; 8++ FL #186 PRICE; $79.95 S/H; $5.50 includes DC and Ins. |
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Wonderful Vintage Silver Springs Florida Mug Bell
Nice Strong Colors - No damage
Still has the original dinger
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Close up view
Showing the backside
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Unique and Fun, from a place in the Sun.....
Silver Springs Souvenir Mug/Bell - So you know when it's being "tipped" We just don't find em like this anymore. From our collection to yours' Nice 24 K Gold Trimming, Strong Vivid Colors. No damage. |
MEASURES; 5" + high - base diameter 3 1/2" +
CONDITION; 8++ only minor age shown FP #240 PRICE; $24.95 S/H; $10.00 |
Newport Resort Motel
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Vintage TOWER CLUB OF TAMPA Ashtray
Beautiful Original Piece of Tampa, Florida History. Tower Club of Tampa ashtray that has never been used. Bright Gold Trim.
The Tower Club was on of Tampa's first Private Business Clubs to admit women! MEASURES; 5 1/4" dia. just over 3/4" high CONDITION; 9++ FL #31 PRICE; $19.95 S/H; $5.50 |
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1929 Owl Cafe - Heavy Duty China Dish - Apalachicola FloridaPast
Shows use, but No abuse
MEASURES; 6 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 8 (shows minor age/use marks/blemishes -No damage) FL #263 PRICE; $165.00 S/H/I; $12.50 
Owl Cafe Apalachicola Florida - Click to see a Now & Then Fade
We purchased this wonderful plate, right here in Florida, Many a year ago.
Sources confirmed, that this plate originated from the Owl Cafe and Lodging House, in Apalachicola, Florida. The photo above, was borrowed from FloridaMemoryProject, to create a Now & Then Fade, and share with you for the history around this Rare Plate. THIS LINK WILL TAKE YOU TO THE CURRENT DAY "OWL CAFE" WEBSITE |
Rare piece of FloridaPast history
Crown Motel China or Crown Pottery Company, was located in Evansville, Indiana Dated 3-29
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The following Restaurant China for Foster's Hollywood Grill & Bar,
were made by Homer Laughlin China U.S.A.
*Lead Free
As for the shipping cost, if you want more than one piece,
buy what you want, and we'll combine the for the best shipping cost,
and refund via. Paypal, the difference.
Or you can contact us for a combined invoice prior to purchase.
*Clicking on images will open Larger Views in new window*
Foster's HOLLYWOOD GRILL & BAR
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Showing the Logo and Backstamp
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Foster's HOLLYWOOD GRILL & BAR
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Showing the Logo and Backstamp
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Foster's HOLLYWOOD GRILL & BAR
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Showing the Logo and Backstamp
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Foster's HOLLYWOOD GRILL & BAR
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Showing the Logo and Backstamp
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Hollywood Grill & Bar Coffee Cup
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Showing the underside,
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MEASURES; 3 3/4" High
CONDITION; 9+
FL#231
PRICE; $10.00
S/H; $10.00
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Hollywood Grill & Bar Demi Cup
MEASURES; 2 1/4" high
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Showing the underside marking;
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Historical Vinoy Hotel Restaurant Plate
Tap on plate for larger view
MEASURES; 7 1/4" Diameter
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Some Important Famous People had their dinner served on this plate
Close up of the Vinoy Logo
Bottom Stamp; Sterling East Liverpool, Ohio
Visit the Vinoy when it first opened in the 1920s. Click Here, Tour page #4, and see a Now & Then Fade
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Vinoy Hotel Deep Dish Cup Saucer
Deep Dish Saucer for Sipping Spilage
MEASURES; 5 5/8" Diameter
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 Close up of the detailed Vinoy Logo
Almost appears to be Unused.
Bottom Stamped Sterling China, Liverpool, Ohio
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Vintage Drink German Style Hofgarten Brauhaus Beer Stein Mug
5th Ave. South - Naples FloridaPast
(no longer in existence)
Limited Production, Made in Germany by Domex
HEAVY DUTY & QUALITY
CONDITION; 9+ (it almost appears as if it were never used)
MEASURES; 5 3/4" high
FP #239
PRICE; $35.00
S/H/I; $15.00
MEASURES; 5 3/4" high
FP #239
PRICE; $35.00
S/H/I; $15.00
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Vintage Unused Mini Bar of Sealed Camay Soap
From The Cadillac Motel, High Springs, FloridaPast
From another Time Ago
Relaxing Pool Side
Cadillac Motel
CONDITION; 8++ [minor soiling]
MEASURES; 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/2" FP #296 PRICE; $25.00 S/H/I; $4.50 |
Under the Palms
High Springs, FloridaPast
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This moment captured, back in the 1960s, of The Cadillac Motel in High Springs,
is about the same era of the soap.
Want to Visit a Now & Then Fade?
Click on the photo, opens in new window, and away you go.
CLICK ON PHOTO, and FADE ON BACK TO THIS MOMENT
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Various Flatware Offerings
Railroad - Shipline - Restaurant - Hotel - Motel - Roadside - Souvenir
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Nice Old Silver Plate Atlantic Coast Line, ACL Diner Car Soup or Desert Spoon
Beautiful Condition
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International Silver Co. XII
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MEASURES; 6 1/4" -
CONDITION; 8+ Showing minor age/use. Nothing serious. FP #364 PRICE; $38.00 S/H; $6.50 |
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Very Cool Florida Grapefruit Growers
Used Stainless Steel Citrus Spoon
Japan Made
Nice Clean Spoon
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Stainless Steel
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Sharp serrated bowl
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Florida Grapefruit Growers
MEASURES; 6" -
CONDITION; 8+ Showing minor age/use. Nothing serious. FP #384 PRICE; $SOLD Thank You! S/H; $4.50 |
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Two Vintage Florigold Seald Sweet Stainless Steel Citrus Eating Spoons
New Old Stock - Never Used - Made in Japan and Hong Kong
The Last of what we had
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Both have serrated edged bowls, for digging into your citrus
Both are Marked FLORIGOLD Seald Sweet Stainless Steel.
One Japan the other Hong Kong |
Heavy Duty - Stainless Stee
MEASURES; 6" -
CONDITIONS; 9+ Unused, but show some scratches etc. from years of storage. Nothing serious FP #348 PRICE; $11.50 S/H; $4.50 |
An Actual Florigold Sealed Sweet Citrus Spoon
Last 2 spoons left. All others had factory wrap, except these.
So they have minor scratches, dings etc. Nothing serious. Unlike many citrus spoons, these particular spoons were promotion for Florigold Sealed Sweet Citrus. |
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Scarce Old Tampa Consistory No. 1 Silverplate Spread Knife
A Wonderful piece of Tampa's History. Of course, it's been used, by some of FloridaPast's most Prominent Men.
We borrowed a paragraph of history about Tampa Consistory No. 1 - " TAMPA CONSISTORY No. 1 – Tampa Consistory No.1 received hits Charter in 1901 in Plant City. Due to the records being destroyed by fire, it is unknown when the Consistory moved from Plant City to Tampa. The first recorded meeting was held on January 12, 1903 when Ill. Olin S. Wright convened the Consistory for election and installation of officers. Brother E. H. Kratz was installed as Prior, George P. Sullivan as Master of Ceremonies and Brother John C. Wright as Registrar." ->Please credit history to Facebooks' Valley of Tampa Scottish Rite <- And you may want to visit their website -> http://tampascottishrite.org/w/ |
Maker Marks, on the blade, which we try to show in the first image, are; H. & E. S. Co. 12 DWT.
Although Used, Not abused. It shows signs of age/use, wears, scratches, dings etc., nothing serious. All are expected flaws. MEASURES; 9 3/8" CONDITION; 8- FP#248 PRICE; $49.95 S/H; $6.00 |
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1950s - The Fontainebleau - Miami Florida
7 piece silver plate flatware set - in the pattern of Falmouth 1914
The once Famed, Fontainebleau, which opened in 1954, in Miami Florida.
When Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, John F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley and Many Other Famous Personalities Visited.
So we know without doubt, that these were Used by all those famous People who visited The Fontainebleau at one time or another.
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You can now own seven pieces that were held in the hands of the Most Noted in 20th century History.
Feeling the Spirits of then.
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Consists of; Large Serving Spoon, 8 1/4" long - Soup Spoon, 7" long - Teaspoon, 6" long - Fork, over 7 1/2" long - Fork, 6 1/4" long - Butter Knife, 7/4" long and the bread knife is 9 1/4" long
Made by International Silver Co. XII TRIPPLE
When Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, John F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley and Many Other Famous Personalities Visited.
So we know without doubt, that these were Used by all those famous People who visited The Fontainebleau at one time or another.
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You can now own seven pieces that were held in the hands of the Most Noted in 20th century History.
Feeling the Spirits of then.
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Consists of; Large Serving Spoon, 8 1/4" long - Soup Spoon, 7" long - Teaspoon, 6" long - Fork, over 7 1/2" long - Fork, 6 1/4" long - Butter Knife, 7/4" long and the bread knife is 9 1/4" long
Made by International Silver Co. XII TRIPPLE
Showing examples of the front or top side, Fountainebleau Crest and Monogram.
All pieces are Silver-Plate, with the exception of the knife blades, which are stainless.
Below we show an example of the back-side logo impression.
The Cabana Club of the Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach Side View 1960s Now & Then Fade
We borrowed a few lines of history to share about this once Famed FloridaPast Gathering Place for the Rich and Famous;
"The Fontainebleau was popular among the Hollywood crowd, attracting the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Jackie Gleason. Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland, and Bob Hope entertained at the Hotel. Scenes from The Bellboy (1960) and Goldfinger (1964) were filmed on the premises. On the penthouse floor, John F. Kennedy stayed in suite 1784 and Marilyn Monroe in suite 1782." <- Please give text/history credit to and Visit Here to Lean some Very Interesting History about the Fontainebleau -> Fontainebleau Hotel — A Colorful History
"The Fontainebleau was popular among the Hollywood crowd, attracting the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Jackie Gleason. Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland, and Bob Hope entertained at the Hotel. Scenes from The Bellboy (1960) and Goldfinger (1964) were filmed on the premises. On the penthouse floor, John F. Kennedy stayed in suite 1784 and Marilyn Monroe in suite 1782." <- Please give text/history credit to and Visit Here to Lean some Very Interesting History about the Fontainebleau -> Fontainebleau Hotel — A Colorful History
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CONDITIONS; 8-9 showing use/age no abuse FP #35 PRICE; $1,565.00 S/H; $10.00 (proper insurance included) |
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Old Florida Silver Plated Souvenir Spoon
National Union
In God We Trust
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Wonderful Embossings
back marked Avon Plate
E. PLURIBUS UNUM
NATIONAL UNION - Crossed Flags
CONDITION; 8 - Used, plate wears/scratches, most on the bowl.
Nothing serious. Photos show well. MEASURES; apx. 6" FP #345 PRICE; $19.95 S/H; $2.50 |
Indian standing on shore watching boat
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There are Many Items that are in the FloridaPast Archives. Some of which belong in a museum, or in the hands of a local Historical Society. So we started a GoFundMe account, that Folks like you, who Care about the Preservation of Our History, can donate funds, and in turn, we shall donate items to their proper homes, on your' behalf.
Please help Preserve by donating here ->
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