1912 Springfield, Illinois Souvenir Spoon from Senator Lynden Evans 1858 to 1926

Description: Antique dated 1912 Sterling Silver State Capitol - Springfield, Illinois Souvenir Spoon given as gift from Senator Evans. Lynden Evans (June 28, 1858 – May 6, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in LaSalle, Illinois, his siblings included Frederic Dahl Evans. Evans attended the public schools and graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, in 1882. He taught in the schools of La Salle and Evanston, Illinois. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1885 and commenced practice in Chicago, Illinois. Lecturer on corporation law in the John Marshall Law School in 1907 and 1908.Evans was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-second Congress (March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1913). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1912 to the Sixty-third Congress.He resumed the practice of law in Chicago, Illinois, until his death there on May 6, 1926. He was interred in Graceland Cemetery. Reference from Wikipedia This is a antique sterling silver souvenir spoon for State Capitol - Springfield, Illinois. The back has a makers mark and sterling mark, weighing approximately 24.4 grams. There is a monogram on the back of the bowl "E.A.M. From Senator Evans 1.3.1912". This spoon measures approximately 5.25" long. This item is previously owned. This item has light surface scratches and tarnish. Please view all photos for the most accurate description. Shipping on this item will be $6.95 in the US only When Shipping internationally we are NOT responsible for taxes, charges or delays with customs. Check with your customs if duty is to be paid as we have no control on this.We accept PayPal or if you would like to pay by other methods message us. We have been licensed and Serving Seattle to Portland Since 1986. We are easy to find on the Web, check out our new website!Thank You, George Hunter

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