Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1912
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (14.6 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Silver Weight: 19 dwt (29 g)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of “GRANT’S TOMB” and “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” the words “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, view of “HUDSON SHIP,” portrait of “PETRUS STUYVESANT”, and view of “THE OBELISK”; all in relief; “Nov. 30, 1912” engraved on reverse of bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.107
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:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
64677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1899
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York City, male figure in seventeenth-century Dutch clothing with long pipe seated on chair, and the words "NIEU AMSTERDAM" below, all in relief; on bowl, engraved view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE NEW YORK”; on reverse, foliage in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.106
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:
64676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (11.1 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle twisted; bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN, N.Y.”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.105
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: fleur-de-lis in shield / "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:
64675
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1903
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York City and views of “GRANT’S TOMB,” “SOLDIER’S SAILORS MONUMENT,” “FLATIRON BLDNG,” and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “CITY HALL NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, views of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE,” “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “PARK ROW BLDNG,” and “OBELISK”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.104
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:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
64674
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1892-1915
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. (14 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, stalk of flowers; bowl etched with view of the “EAST RIVER BRIDGE”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.103
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "S" [in circle with 2 wings] / "STERLING" / "PAT'D. 89 / "11"
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:
64673
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1892
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 of handle, from finial to bowl, laurel wreath, Seal of New York State, the words “NEW YORK,” views of “GRANT’S TOMB” and “STATUE OF LIBERTY”; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, laurel wreath, oak leaves, eagle of the Great Seal of the United States, the Seal of New York City, and stalk of wheat; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.102
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:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
64672
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (13 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of the “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “BROOKLYN BRIDGE,” and “FLAT IRON,” and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of the “BROOKLYN BRIDGE; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.101
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:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
64671
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 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; on obverse of handle, flowers and c-scrolls; on gold-washed bowl, view of “NEW YORK & BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.100
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "F.M.V." / "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:
64670
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. (13.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, Native American, holding tomahawk and longbow; on bowl, view of the “SINGER BUILDING, NEW YORK. HEIGHT 612 FEET 41 STORIES”; on reverse, back of figure and quiver with arrows; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.99
Marks:
In relief: 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:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
64669
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, grape vine with grapes; on gold-washed bowl, view of the “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.98
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:
64668
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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