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Item Overview:**
For sale is a highly unique and historically significant vintage 1940 solid silver presentation caddy / sugar spoon (scoop). This one-of-a-kind colonial-era piece features a beautifully preserved double-sided hand-engraving, commemorating an official cornerstone ceremony in British India (modern-day Bangladesh).
**Historical Engravings & Inscriptions:**
• Side 1: "PRESENTED TO M. FARIDUDDIN, E.S.Q. BY MEMBERS OF FARID INSTITUTE Khepupara"
• Side 2: "FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY M. FARIDUDDIN E.S.Q. ON 7-11-40"
**Historical Context:**
Dated November 7, 1940, this ceremonial spoon was custom-made and presented to Mr. M. Fariduddin, Esq., on the exact day he laid the foundation stone for the Farid Institute in Khepupara (located in the Patuakhali district of the Bengal Province, British India). A remarkable piece of WWII-era colonial memorabilia and South Asian history.
**Condition & Features:**
• Material: Tested / Confirmed Solid Silver.
• Design: Leaf-shaped scoop with a distinct, short contoured handle designed for serving tea or sugar.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a rich, authentic age-earned patina. No bends, cracks, or repairs. Engravings remain perfectly crisp and legible.
**Shipping & Handling:**
Worldwide shipping available with tracking. Will be packed securely to ensure safe arrival.
