Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1913-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. (13 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, view of the “BROOKLYN BRIDGE,” “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “FLAT IRON BLDNG,” and “OBELISIK”; on bowl, view of the “SOLDIERS AND SAILORS ARCH / BROOKLYN, N.Y.”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, views of “GRANTS TOMB.” and “TIMES BLDNG,” and the words, “NEW YORK”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.67
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:
64637
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
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, bundle of flowers in relief; bowl etched with view of the “EAST RIVER BRIDGE”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.66
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
64636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
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, from finial to bowl, cut-out, stacked skyline with Statue of Liberty and ship in foreground, Seal of New York City, "NEW YORK" on ribbon; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.65
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:
64635
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; handle with foliated motifs; on partially gold-washed bowl, view of the “BROOKLYN BRIDGE / NEW YORK”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.64
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:
64634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
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, Indian Chief and maize in relief; on bowl, view of rowboat at bank of pond in relief and “LAKE PLACID. N.Y.” engraved; on reverse, 2 pipes, quiver with arrows, tomahawk, and longbow in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.63
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "U" [overlapping with] "T"; in relief: on reverse: "R.W. S 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:
64633
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1902
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (14.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm)
Silver Weight: 16 dwt (25 g)
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 “FLATIRON BUILDING / NEW YORK” with swirling clouds; 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 a stalk of wheat; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.62
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:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
64632
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-1923
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. (13.3 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, floral design; on bowl, view of “FLAT IRON BUILDING / NEW YORK”; on reverse, more flowers; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.61
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "STERLING" / "S"
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:
64631
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1879-1905
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, head-portrait of “HENRY HUDSON”, seventeenth-century ship the "HALF MOON", scroll with "DISCOVERY OF HUDSON RIVER”, Native American with headdress and "1609," and fish labeled "STURGEON”; on bowl, view of the “FLAT IRON BUILDING / NEW YORK”; on reverse, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”, “STATUE OF LIBERTY”, and “FLAT IRON”, the words “NEW YORK”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.60
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "W" [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:
64630
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (13.3 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, flowers and stems; bowl engraved with view of the “FLATIRON BLDG. / N.Y. CITY.”; on reverse, flowers and stems; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.59
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:
64629
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1902
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. (11.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, swastika with background designs and the words “THE SWASTIKA”; on bowl, view of the “FLAT IRON BUILDING. / NEW YORK.”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.58
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "STERLING" scratched: on reverse: possibly "H-NAR"?
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:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
64628
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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