Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle twisted and finial with cut-out heart-shaped design; on bowl, etching of “NEW YORK” with scalloped edges; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.177
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "C. B. & H." / "STERLING"
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64747
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse and reverse of handle, beading in relief; on bowl, engraved view of “SKY LINE OF N.Y.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.176
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: stag head, "R W & S STERLING"
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64746
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1913-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. (8.3 x 1.6 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out view of the steamboat the “WASHINGTON IRVING” on the “HUDSON RIVER,” all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.175
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: crown, gothic "W" and Chimera / "STERLING"
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64745
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1904
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Silver Weight: 16 dwt (25 g)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in form of New York City skyline with “NEW YORK FROM NORTH RIVER”; gold-washed on bowl, view of “SUBWAY / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, views of, the “STATUE OF LIBERTY”, “GRANT’S TOMB,” and “FLAT IRON BLDG”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.174
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "STERLING" / "P" "&" "B" [in 3 separate hearts]; scratched: on reverse: "K/MAB"
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
64744
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1940
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. (10.8 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse and reverse of handle, floral motif; on bowl, “CONEY ISLAND” surrounded by wave motif
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.173
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64743
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1907
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 x 3/4 in. (12.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, skyline view of New York City and the words “SKY VIEW NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “LUNA PARK CONEY ISLAND / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.172
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "COPYRIGHT 1911. F.S. & S.M."
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
64742
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Silver Weight: 15 dwt (23 g)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in form of New York City skyline with “NEW YORK FROM NORTH RIVER”; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.171
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "P" "&" "B" [in 3 separate hearts] / "STERLING"
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
64741
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1909-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon with New York City architecture; on obverse of handle, New York City skyline and “NEW YORK FROM NORTH RIVER”; on bowl, view of “METROPOLITAN BUILDING, NEW YORK. / N.Y.”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, views of, the “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “GRANT’S TOMB,” and “FLAT IRON BLDG”; all in relief
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.170
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "STERLING" / "P" "&" "B" [in 3 separate hearts]
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64740
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 x 3/4 in. (12.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, skyline view of New York City and the words “SKY VIEW NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “METROPOLITAN LIFE BUILDING / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.169
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "COPYRIGHT 1911. F.S. & S.M."
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
64739
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1885-1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (14 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out skyline of “LOWER NEW YORK” with “STATUE OF LIBERTY” at finial and “BROOKLYN BRIDGE” near bowl; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK HARBOR”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, “NEW YORK / FIRST SETTLEMENT – 1614 – INCORPORATED UNDER THE NAME – OF – NEW AMSTERDAM – 1652 –"; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.168
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "H" [in penant flag] / "STERLING"
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64738
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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