Material: Likely silver-plated base metal or souvenir-alloy metal
Size: 85mm L x 18mm bowl Width
Description: This vintage miniature souvenir spoon features a highly polished silver-plated or chrome finish explicitly manufactured as a travel keepsake. The oval bowl of the spoon, measuring 18mm wide, is deeply stamped with an elaborate Las Vegas motif, showcasing an arched banner at the top reading "LAS VEGAS" over a dense montage of classic Sin City imagery. Engraved inside the bowl is the iconic Vegas Vic cowboy caricature cheering alongside dice, a roulette wheel, playing cards, and a vertical banner denoting the historic Golden Nugget casino. The sleek handle tapers upward to an open, ornamental horseshoe-shaped crown, which is fitted with a tiny suspension ring holding a separate, free-swinging 3D charm modeled after a classic three-reel slot machine complete with a side pull handle.
Circa: 1960–1970s
Notes:
Souvenir spoons were popular travel mementos throughout the mid-20th century. Las Vegas examples often used gambling imagery such as slot machines to reflect the city’s identity as a resort and gaming destination.