Peninsula (Plate) was a trade mark used by the Australian badge manufacturer Swann & Hudson
The company was based in Frankston, Victoria from 1947 until the 1990's
Peninsula Souvenir Teaspoon
1950's period
PENINSULA released a number of souvenir teaspoons at this time, all depicting places or memorials of significance around Australia
Made In Australia
Tasmania
Enamel badge head shows a graphic of the Tasmanian island outline with an apple in the centre
The only text on the head is
TASMANIA
Rear of the teaspoon reads
PENINSULA PLATE EP
Meaning: Electro Plated but it does not state the base metal or grade of plating
Length: 115mm
Weight: 20g
NO BOX
COSMETIC CONDITION:
NO physical damage
Clean
NO scratching observed around the bowl
We no longer have this teaspoon on display and have placed it within sealed plastic to preserve the condition and prevent surface oxdisation (if any were to occur)
