Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1893
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (10.8 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, “NEW YORK CITY” and the Statue of Liberty; bowl plain; obverse with leafy branches and the central part of the Seal of New York City; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.77
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "TIFFANY & CO. 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:
64647
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890-1931
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14.3 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, quiver with arrows, Native American drinking from High Rock Spring, the words “SARATOGA” all on paddle with turtle at base, all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.76
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: gothic "D" / "STERLING" / "PAT.APD.FOR"
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:
64646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-1923
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (14.3 x 3.2 x 1.3 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 “FLAT IRON BUILDING / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, eagle of the Great Seal of the United States, United States flag, map, knot of cloth with tassels; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.75
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:
64645
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 3/4 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, Seal of New York State; bowl plain; on reverse, back of eagle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.74
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "PAT APD FOR" / "WM ROGERS & SON AA"
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:
64644
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1881-1915
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; handle in form of full-figure Statue of Liberty with tablet that reads, “4th July 76” and, center of New York State Seal below; on gold-washed bowl, center of Seal of New York City; on reverse, back of Statue of Liberty with “PAT” and trademark on tablet; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.73
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "PAT." / "S" [in circle with 2 wings] / "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:
64643
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1909-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (10.8 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York State, “NEW YORK,” and overlapping ribbons; bowl plain; on reverse, garland of stars fastened with ribbon; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.72
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "TIFFANY & CO." / "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:
64642
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir 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; bowl plain; reverse with foliage; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.71
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:
64641
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1881-1915
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; handle in form of full-figure Statue of Liberty with tablet that reads, “4th July 76”, and New York State Seal below; on gold-washed bowl, center of Seal of New York City; on reverse, back of Statue of Liberty with “PAT. JULY 7 ’81” on tablet; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.70
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "S" [in circle with 2 wings] / "STERLING" / "PAT. JULY 7. '81."
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:
64640
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 5/8 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, New York City skyline labeled “NEW YORK FROM NORTH RIVER”; on bowl, view of the “FLATIRON BLDG. / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial 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:
2009.28.69
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:
64639
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in. (14 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, views of the “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “BROOKLYN BRIDGE,” and “FLAT IRON,” and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of the “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.68
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:
64638
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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