Historical teaspoon from the Sunshine Coast, the Super Bee Honey Company began operations in 1968 and was a major tourist attraction (free honey tasting!)
Sadly, the company and tourist attraction closed down in 2008 - no longer is there a Super Bee, flown back to the hive!
Unknown maker Souvenir Teaspoon
1980's period (estimated based on the teaspoon style)
This teaspoon has stamped on the rear, head of the teaspoon
AUSTRALIAN
MADE
SILVER
The handle has no manufacturers markings
The head badge has a graphic of the super bee with the text
SUPER BEE
SUNSHINE COAST
Looks to be a plastic button not enamelled
Silver plate grade is not indicated
Length: 127mm
Weight: 20g
NO BOX
COSMETIC CONDITION:
NO physical damage to the spoon or the trinket
Clean
High lustre
NO scratching to the spoon bowl noticed although I can see a couple of very light/tiny marks
We no longer have this teaspoon on display and have placed it within sealed plastic to preserve the condition and reduce the speed of surface oxdisation
