Souvenir poon
Classification:
Date:
1892-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/16 x 1/2 in. (13.3 x 2.7 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, sheaths of wheat (?) in relief, blue flowers and green foliage in enamel; bowl engraved with view of Brooklyn Bridge with buildings in foreground and skyline on far bank labeled “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; obverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.7
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "C" and "M" [flanking crown with arrow below] / "925" / "STERLING" / "1000""
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:
64577
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1879-1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (13.7 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of the "STATUE OF LIBERTY", "BROOKLYN BRIDGE"; and "FLAT IRON" building, and the words "NEW YORK"; on bowl, Brooklyn Bridge, sailboat, and clouds; all in relief; on reverse, "Mary" engraved.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.6
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:
64576
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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, all in relief; on bowl, engraved portrait of “ADMIRAL DEWEY U.S.N.” encircled by laurel garland; on reverse, foliage in relief encircling engraved monogram, possibly “LBS”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.5
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:
64575
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:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, portrait of “HENRY HUDSON”, view of seventeenth-century ship the "HALF MOON", the words "DISCOVERY OF HUDSON RIVER”, Native American with headdress and "1609," fish labeled "STURGEON”; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, “BROOKLYN BRIDGE” with buildings in foreground; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.4
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:
64574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1902
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (14.3 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, figure of Peter Stuyvesant standing with one arm raised and one arm leaning on sword, "1647", and "NEW YORK” all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.3
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: incomplete T-like mark / "STERLING" / "OVINGTON BROS"
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:
64573
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
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 sky, stacked skyline, Statue of Liberty and ship, Seal of New York City, and "NEW YORK" on ribbon; on bowl, view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.2
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:
64572
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1902
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, day lilies; on bowl, view of the Brooklyn Bridge and surrounding skyline with "NEW YORK”; on reverse, day lilies; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.1
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "R'D 902 / PAT 1902"/ "W" [in shield held by Chimera] / Pretzel shape / "STERLING;" stamped: on reverse: "E"
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:
64571
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
knife
Classification:
Date:
1847
Medium:
silver (?)
Dimensions:
9 1/4 x 1 inches
Description:
aged butterknife, with inscription on handle "1847 ROGERS BROS.", also inscribed bottom of handle is "L"
Object Number:
Z.3595b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1847
eMuseum Object ID:
63467
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
knife
Classification:
Date:
1847
Medium:
silver (?)
Dimensions:
9 1/4 x 1 inches
Description:
aged butterknife, with inscription on handle "1847 ROGERS BROS.", also inscribed bottom of handle is "L"
Object Number:
Z.3595a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1847
eMuseum Object ID:
63466
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
ladle
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
sterling silver, wood
Dimensions:
14 x 4 inches (spout)
Description:
sterling silver with straight wooden handle, twisted design and unmarked, wide spout on side, probably English
Object Number:
Z.3586
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
19
eMuseum Object ID:
63449
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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