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Vintage Planters Mr. Peanut Slotted Serving Spoon; Carlton Silver Plate; 1941

$ 3.03

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Theme: Candy & Nuts
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Color: Silver
  • Type of Advertising: Spoon
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Date of Creation: 1940s
  • Featured Refinements: Mr. Peanut
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Planters Nuts
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Vintage Planters Mr. Peanut Carlton Silver Plate Nut Serving Spoon
    Made by Carlton Silver Plate for an advertising promotion in 1941 to celebrate Planters' 35-year anniversary
    Decorative slots in bowl.  See photos.
    In good vintage condition, having an unpolished (tarnished) patina and scuffing on its bowl.  There are no dents or major scratches.  See photos.
    Length: 5 1/4 inches
    Bowl diameter: 1 3/4 inches
    From the 1941 ad:  "Madam, please accept this exquisite silver plated nut server..."
    "It's just what every woman wants and will rave about...this exquisite nut server that looks so expensive and is almost a gift.  It's so richly silver plated!  All your friends will admire its dainty design.  And it will fit in perfectly with your own service because it's so simple and beautiful."
    "It's Carlton Silverplate, made by one of the largest manufacturers of silverware!"
    "Send a few cans [of Planters Cocktail Peanuts] to the boys in [World War II military] camp."