Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1892-1923
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; on obverse of handle, enamel cartouche of white pennant flag with “W” in circle, blue background; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, rococo motifs in relief; all-over gold-washed.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.147
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "S" / "NO-55" / "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:
64717
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (14 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, daisy finial and stylized plant motifs; bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE / NEW YORK”; on reverse, backs of daisies.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.146
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "R" "W" [stag head} "&" "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:
64716
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14.6 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York State, the words “NEW YORK”; portraits of “HENRY HUDSON” and “ROBERT FULTON”; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, view of “STATE CAPITOL ALBANY,” “POUGHKEEPSIE BRIDGE,” and ‘STATUE OF LIBERTY”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.145
Marks:
In relief: 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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64715
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (8.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in shape of Brooklyn Bridge; on bowl, view of “FLATIRON BUILDING / NEW YORK, N.Y.”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.144
Marks:
In relief: 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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64714
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 1/8 x 5/8 in. (14.9 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, knight’s helmet and shield with “WHM” engraved, surrounded by foliage, in relief; on bowl, etched view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the words “NEW YORK”; on reverse, foliage in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.143
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "W" [in shield held by Chimera in square] / "STERLING" [in square]
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:
64713
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. (10.5 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, skyline view of “NEW YORK FROM NORTH RIVER”; on bowl, view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse engraved “EF.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.142
Marks:
In relief: 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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64712
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1940
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. (14.6 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, portrait medallion with Henry Ward Beecher surrounded by gothic windows, and the words, “BROOKLYN N.Y.”, all in relief; bowl plain; reverse engraved “WMP.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.141
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "W" [in circle with 3 radiating marks on either side] "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:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
64711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1886-1919
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (11.1 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in form of full-figure Statue of Liberty; on bowl, view of rural harbor, large Dutch sailing ship, figures in canoes, and Native Americans gesturing in foreground; written above is ‘“THUS WAS MANHATTAN AGAIN / LEFT IN PRIMEVAL SOLITUDE / WAITING FOR COMMERCE / TO COME AND CLAIM ITS OWN”’; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.140
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "A" [in cartouche flanked by left cartouche with griffin, right with sword and crescent moon] / "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:
64710
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. (13.3 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, military trophy and festoons in relief; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE / NEW YORK”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.139
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "R" "W" [stag head} "&" "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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
64709
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. (8.6 x 1.6 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, American Indian with headdress, shield, 2 arrows and a spear; on bowl, view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.138
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "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:
64708
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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