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This vintage collectible souvenir spoon belongs to the "Heritage Collection of American States" issued by the American Collectors Guild. Crafted out of silver-plated metal, this piece commemorates New Hampshire's entry into the United States.The intricately designed handle features a decorative finial enclosing a relief image of a historic sailing ship—evoking the USS Raleigh from the state seal—resting directly above the year "1788", the historic year New Hampshire ratified the U.S. Constitution to become the 9th state. Below the crossed flags, a detailed pinecone emblem tops the vertical stem, which reads "NEW HAMPSHIRE". The polished bowl of the spoon is engraved with a geographical map displaying the state's iconic silhouette, adjacent landmarks like the Atlantic Ocean (marked as "NEW HAMPSHIRE OCEAN"), and bordering regions (Vermont, Massachusetts, and Canada/Quebec). The map specifically highlights the capital city of Concord alongside Nashua. This item is an excellent keepsake f