Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1908
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (10.5 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, flowers; on bowl, view of “SINGER BUILDING, NEW YORK. / HEIGHT 612 FEET 41 STORIES”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.87
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:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
64657
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1911-1923
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (14 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York State, shaft of wheat, and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of the “NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, eagle of the Great Seal of the United States, figure of justice holding scale and knife; all in relief; reverse of bowl engraved “Nan Foley / Aug., 19 / ‘06.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.86
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "S" [in circle] / "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:
64656
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm)
Silver Weight: 19 dwt (30 g)
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 the “PUBLIC LIBRARY / 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:
2009.28.85
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:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
64655
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1908
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (10.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on overse of handle, flowers; on bowl, view of “SINGER BUILDING. NEW YORK. HEIGHT 612 FEET 41 STORIES”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.84
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:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
64654
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (14.3 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out view of the “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on bowl, view of “PENNSYLVANIA STATION / 32D STREET & 7TH ”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.83
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:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
64653
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in. (17.8 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, “Grossinger’s”; gold-washed bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.82
Marks:
Stamped on reverse: "INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO."
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:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
64652
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1913
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Silver Weight: 1 oz (troy) 3 dwt (36 g)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in form of view of the “NEW YORK SKY-LINE”; on bowl, view of “WOOLWORTH BUILDING / NEW YORK, N.Y.”; on reverse, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.81
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:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
64651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1909-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (16.2 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir knife; on obverse of handle, cut-out view of the “METROPOLITAN TOWER,” sprig of leaves; blade plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.80
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "STERLING" / "G.W.H.&CO. NEWARK N.J."
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:
64650
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (14.6 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, figure of Dutch man holding mug and pipe seated in front of hearth and the words “KNICKERBOCKER” all in relief; gold-washed bowl in citrus fruit shape; reverse engraved “L R HAWKS.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.79
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse of handle: gothic "D" / "STERLING" / "PAT'D." / "MARSH & HOFFMAN"; stamped: on reverse of bowl: "PAT'D."
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:
64649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1908-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, gourds and vines in relief; bowl engraved “New York”; on reverse, vines in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.78
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "TIFFANY & CO." / "STERLING" / "?.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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64648
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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