Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1937
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 x 3/4 in. (12.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, cut-out view of “EMPIRE STATE” with rays of light emanating from behind, eagle perched on top, and the words “NEW YORK,” all in relief; bowl plain; reverse engraved “1937.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.47
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:
1937
eMuseum Object ID:
64617
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1908
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. (13 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Silver Weight: 8 dwt (13 g)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “OBELISK,” “FLATIRON BUILDING,” and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “METROPOLITAN BUILDING, NEW YORK”; on reverse, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE"; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.46
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:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
64616
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1915
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/16 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. (13.5 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of “NEW PENNSYLVANIA STATION” and “SINGER BLDG,” and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “METROPOLITAN BUILDING, NEW YORK"; on reverse, from finial to bowl, views of “PUBLIC LIBRARY,” “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” and “QUEENSBORO BRIDGE”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.45
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:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
64615
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1913
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out view of “WOOL-WORTH BUIL-DING” and the words “NEW YORK,” all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.44
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:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
64614
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1913-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, from finial to bowl, views of the “BROOKLYN BRIDGE,” “FLATIRON BLDNG,” and “TIMES BLDNG,” and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “METROPOLITAN BUILDING, NEW YORK”; on reverse, view of the Statue of Liberty; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.43
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:
64613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1919
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. (13 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, view of Metropolitan Life Tower; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.42
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "R.STOLL" / "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:
1919
eMuseum Object ID:
64612
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1913-1921
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, view of “”WOOLWORTH BUILDING” and “NEW YORK,” all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.41
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "R" "L" and "B" in 3 Pythagorean stacked boxes / "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:
64611
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1915
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. (15.2 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, view of “NEW YORK / QUEENSBORO BRIDGE,” and rose; bowl plain; on reverse, from finial to bowl, “3RD AVE. & 60TH ST. N.Y.”, building surrounded by cars and trolley, “LEX. AVE. & 59TH ST.,” “BLOOMINGDALES,” and “1872-1915"; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.40
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:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
64610
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1886-1919
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, lilies in relief; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of the “MET BLDG. / NEW YORK”; on reverse, lilies.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.39
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "A" [in cartouche flanked by left cartouche with griffin, right with sword and crescent moon] / "PATENT" / "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:
64609
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1931
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, from finial to bowl, cut-out view of “EMPIRE STATE BLDG” and the words, “NEW YORK CITY,” all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.38
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "STERLING"; in relief: on reverse: "ENCO. INC."
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:
1931
eMuseum Object ID:
64608
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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