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Up for sale is a fantastic piece of authentic Detroit commercial history, bringing together two legendary local names in one vintage set. This collection features a partial set of four (4) commercial-grade 5" soda fountain/ice cream spoons safely housed inside a luxury jeweler's anti-tarnish protective canvas roll.The Spoons:
* Quantity: Four (4) matching spoons total (Not a full set of six).
* Front Markings: Completely plain front handles with no initials, engravings, or monograms (No Mono).
* Back Markings: Explicitly stamped "GREAT LAKES HOTEL SUPPLY CO" along the back stem. Great Lakes Hotel Supply Co. was established in the heart of Detroit in 1933 right across from what is now Comerica Park.
* Plating & Quality: Stamped with a specialized "9 inside a Diamond" pictorial hallmark, denoting a heavy commercial-grade plating thickness manufactured to withstand high-volume mid-century diner, hotel, or soda fountain use.
* Size: Each spoon measures exactly 5 inches long, a classic size and shallow-oval shape designed specifically for ice cream dishes, floats, and malts.The Anti-Tarnish Storage Roll:
* The Label: Features its original stitched-on cloth fabric label reading: "Traub Brothers & Company - Jewelers Since 1857 - Detroit".
* Local Heritage: Traub Brothers & Co. was Detroit's legendary luxury jewelry house. Their historic 1879 downtown building at 612 Woodward Avenue is famously preserved today as the landmark Grand Trunk Pub.
* Condition & Material: Classic olive/sage green canvas wrap with individual protective flatware slots. The fabric shows true, honest vintage wear and mild edge fraying around the top border near the label—adding beautiful, untouched character for local history collectors.This is an excellent crossover collectible perfect for display in a Michigan collection, a historic Detroit restaurant display, or a vintage soda fountain setup.Condition Note: Items are in vintage, as-found condition with authentic patina, surface marks, and wear from age. No major bends or structural breaks to the metal. Please review the detailed photos carefully to evaluate physical condition.
