Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 7/8 in. (13.3 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, cut-out Statue of Liberty and “NEW YORK”; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.27
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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64597
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1895
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, floral motifs; on partially gold-washed bowl, “”All the way from Pike” in gold and an engraved portrait of “JOE BOWLERS’”; on reverse, c-scrolls and floral motifs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.26
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: lion, anchor, gothic "G" / "STERLING" / "PAT.94"
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:
64596
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1898
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (10.2 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on twisted handle, cut-out “NEW YORK”; on gold-washed on bowl, view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK,” in relief; reverse with “M.H.A. / ‘98” engraved on bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.25
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "STERLING" / "C" and "M" [flanking crown with arrow below]
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:
64595
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (11.4 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, enamel finial with view of Statue of Liberty and city skyline and “NEW-YORK”; on bowl, enamel view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.24
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:
64594
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
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, from finial to bowl, cut-out Statue of Liberty and “NEW YORK,” in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.23
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:
64593
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
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 obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York State, Niagara Falls, “NEW YORK,” standing figure of Peter Stuyvesant, and plant stalks; bowl engraved with view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK HARBOR”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, teepee in field, canoe in water, several tools, including tomahawk; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.22
Marks:
In relief: 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:
64592
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
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, from finial to bowl, shamrocks, horseshoe, swastika, and “GOOD LUCK”, on bowl, view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK N.Y.”; on reverse, shamrocks and swastika; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.21
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:
64591
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1895
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (9.8 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of twisted handle, full-figure leprechaun; gold-washed on bowl, “NEWPORT” engraved; reverse with back of leprechaun.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.20
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:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
64590
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Silver Weight: 16 dwt (25 g)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, bridge with train cars moving across, tower of building, and the words “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of Statue of Liberty; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.19
Marks:
in relief: on reverse: lion in octagon, anchor in shield, gothic "G"?, "STERLING" / PAT. 1905"; stamped: on reverse: "H428"
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:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
64589
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca.1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (11.4 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon in the form of a ladle; on obverse of handle, cut-out Statue of Liberty and “NEW YORK”; bowl scalloped; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.18
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:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
64588
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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