UNITED STATES - CITY OF SAN-FRANCISCO - early 20th century Set of twelve 14K gold spoons in the form of shovels commemorating the foundation stone of the San Francisco World's Fair, laid in 1911 under the presidency of William Howard Taft, whose probable figure of interlaced letters appears on the inner base of the shovel. The shovel features the symbol of San Francisco and the city's motto: Oro en paz, fierro en guerra. The inside of the shovel is engraved: Used by William Howard Taft President of the United State, October 14 1911 in turning the first spadeful of earth for the Panama Pacific International Exposition to be held in San Francisco 1915. Goldsmith: SHREVE & CO, supplier of diplomatic gifts for various events Weight : 173 g - length : 10,6 cm