The bloodsport of bullfighting traces its roots to ancient Mespotamia and other Mediterranean areas. The Greeks, Romans and other cultures had different styles of
bullfighting, but it was in 1726 that Spanish matador Francisco Romero invented the current style of bullfighting.
The Spanish brought the sport to Mexico and some of their other colonies.
All spoons are sterling except the gold one with the colored picture at the bottom which is gold plated on an unknown metal.
The matador spoon can be found with different configurations.
embossed bullfighting scene from Tijuana, Mexico
embossed bull fighting scene with flat chased lettering identifying the spoon as being from Tijuana, Mexico
embossed bullfighting scene in the "corrida de toros"
All spoons are sterling silver
Greyhound dog racing. The dogs are trained to chase after a rabbit.
cock fighting
Horse racing in Tijuana, Mexico.
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