Rolex BUCHERER of SWITZERLAND Silver Spoon Vintage Heirloom Hunted Lion Lucerne Hallmarks Collectors

This beautiful demitasse spoon is 4-1/4" and it is silver plated. This spoon is one of the famous Rolex advertising spoons produced by Bucherer. Bucherer was the equally famous chain of jewelry stores headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland. Carl-Frederich Bucherer opened the first store in 1888 and the family-run company is still in business today, headed by third-generation Jörg G. Bucherer as Chairman of the Board. The Rolex spoons often have the names of cities where a Bucherer store exists, were given away as free souvenirs at Switzerland hotels where they were placed on the pillow like a mint. Bucherer has been handing out the Rolex spoons since the 1950s. When a customer purchases a Rolex at Bucherer in Switzerland, they give him one of the Rolex Spoons. This spoon says "Lucerne" on its stem, as well as "Rolex" "Bucherer" and "Watches". The bowl of the spoon features an engrave sleeping lion. On the back of the stem is stamped with what looks like "8 00 12". A perfect addition to a collection or for a gift for that special someone. ∆ Maker: ROLEX, Bucherer of Switzerland ∆ Material: silver filled metal ∆ Size : see photo ∆ Weight: medium/heavy ∆ Condition: In good vintage pre-owned condition. ∆ Lovely patina! Boxed for gift giving; gift wrapped on request. These are part of a MASSIVE estate collection of cufflinks and jewelry so be sure to check out our other items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=all We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. NOTE TO BUYER: We Do not offer engraving services of any sorts as we are not equipped to do so I’m sure your local jeweler would be happy to do so, sorry for any inconvenience thank you. All cufflinks ( unless otherwise specified) are considered costume jewelry. We use the descriptions of any stones from the manufacturers titles when they were first produced. When we refer to the stones as moonstone or jade or garnet, for example, we are using how the original manufacturer of the pieces used them. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of a stone in a costume piece of jewelry. ***ATTENTION!*** Shipping rates for domestic and international delivery have skyrocketed! I have adjusted the shipping rates accordingly. If you wish to have another method of delivery (i.e. First Class International) PLEASE convo me before placing your order. My goal is to save both of us money on shipping. October28 2015