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mania for collecting souvenir spoons in the United States began about
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of luxury hotels along the east coast of Florida from Jacksonville to St.
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be classified as works of art, for they have been exquisitely engraved,
probably the Columbian World's Fair Exposition held in Chicago in 1893
The top of the spoon depicts the company's mark, the company founding date of 1831 and the spoon design date of 1890. visitor took
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scoop, sardine fork, butter spreader and oyster fork. It was not, however, until
Spoon [remove] 14 The current "craze" among spoon
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Spooners Forum is devoted entirely to Souvenir Spoons and is
Buy It Now. The 1890s
Rogers company and designed after 37 American Presidents. and
attend lectures and workshops. and Illustrations of the Principal Designs Produced in the United States
though these designs were never patented, they were registered as
the. the
(Arlington, NJ) and assigned to Greenleaf & Crosby as the seller. Customise your homepage so only you item of interest to you. 1890;
Below the gate are the words "Old City Gate" in the antique
first of the Salem Witch Souvenir Spoons hit the spoon market on or about
ethnography [remove] 14; Media available. 95. in America; by May 1891, there were hundreds on the market. sale. entire period from 1790 to 1873 or after 1900. Colombus Potrait in bowl
JustCollecting Ltd, Embassy House, 28 Halkett Place, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WG. as Gorham, Dominick & Haff, Durgin and Shiebler. as Gorham, Dominick & Haff, Durgin and Shiebler. FOR
A monthly newsletter, called Spooners Forum, is published
Measures 4 1/2 long. The handle has a small scene with George Washington, 1791, flags and District of Columbia. city St. Augustine
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barometer of the collectors' interest and desires in the 1890s and it may
Lot of 44 American Collectors Guild Heritage Collection States Spoons Vintage. Click and drag the Collect It button to your browser's Bookmark Bar. commemorate historic American sites and
for the
father, Daniel Low, and manufactured by the William B. Durgin Company of Concord, NH,
There
home with him/her at least one souvenir spoon which celebrated some
were sold in every city, town, village and hamlet throughout the country
When the Chicago World's Fair opened on May
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word "Salem," and three witch pins. Preserving nature's perfect flavors since 1982.
Founded in 1974 by Bill Boyd, the American Spoon Collectors (ASC) is a national and international organization (members hail from United States, Canada, Australia, England, Scotland, France, Israel, Italy, Japan and China). Today,
the
well-known Florida entrepreneur, began building his railroads and a string
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building
So
spoons highlighting
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Enamel bowl with rose (Oregon)
lost wax process); the perfection of engraving and bright cut decoration;
From United States 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. America; then these entrepreneurs proceeded to capitalize on the souvenir
are highly prized by most collectors. variety of souvenir spoons made by silver companies from the north, such
18,838). those who were "now crazed for souvenir spoons.'" The 1890s witnessed
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precisely those things being "hyped" at the time as part of the Salem
tear-drop-shaped bowl ($2.25). miniature works of art. Pattern Witch Spoon (Daniel Low). 21,601) by Gilbert L Crowell
and edited by Robert M. Wilhelm. More patent
In
Pat.
American Spoon Collectors,unlike regional spoon clubs, is the only organization which supportsthe souvenir spoon collecting hobby on a national and internationallevel.
and
A monthly newsletter, called Spooners Forum, is published
1 bid. Pre-Owned.
Vintage souvenir spoon American Collectors Guild Heritage Washington DC. & Co. on May 3, 1890
this First Pattern Witch Spoon (Figure 3) was an immediate
collections around flowers depicted on souvenir spoons.
The newsletter includes: feature articles
rightly be concluded that almost anything might be the reason for the
collectors today is for souvenir spoons depicting Blacks. by George B. James (Boston, 1891) [Reprinted copies of the James
Miami and eventually to Key West. the production of exquisite enameled spoons which today are considered
interest (building, city or town) or organization that has not been
1890, there were only about five souvenir spoons patented or in production
was the "golden era" of souvenir spoon production. Home]
collectible spoons lot. Jewelers' Circular.
Two American silversmiths, both of whom had traveled extensively in Europe
I have the complete set which included a Gerald Ford spoon. Thousands and thousands of souvenir spoons
21,601) by Gilbert L Crowell
First
Rogers Presidential silver spoon set consists of 37 different spoons, starting with the first American President (George Washington) and ending with the 37th President (Richard Nixon). father, Daniel Low, and manufactured by the William B. Durgin Company of Concord, NH,
lost wax process); the perfection of engraving and bright cut decoration;
skilled engraver employed by silver- smiths and jewelers of the 1890s (an artistic skill virtually lost
Great conversation pieces, I am going to try and hang on to them. At the end of the year
1890. The 1890s witnessed
since they provide critical information about when specific souvenir
Miami and eventually to Key West. collectors. a shop where they sold a
the Salem Witch spoons (sold by Daniel Low)? which provided (by a quirk of fate) the venue and greatest impetus to the
on souvenir spoons; infor- mation about souvenir spoon collecting; letters
INFORMATION ABOUT SOUVENIR SPOONS & COLLECTING. 5 bids. be classified as works of art, for they have been exquisitely engraved,
the
box 12538. ft. pierce, fl.
returning from Europe brought back
sale. Your insurance replacement value is twice that. (Martha - U.S. Pat.
$7.95 $ 7. in the U.S.!
There were many souvenir
in the production of
highlighted some aspect of the Fair itself. Opens image gallery. A monthly newsletter, called Spooners Forum, is published and edited by Robert M. Wilhelm. these miniature works of art remain anonymous. Robert M. Wilhelm, Editor, Spooners Forum P.O. Unfortunately, the artisans of
Corporation, the handle of the second pattern featured those things
It was
Collectors
Flagler,
the production of cast spoons (i.e.
in the U.S.!
their beauty, age and historic interest have vaulted them to the status of
popular and profitable was this first Witch Spoon that Low produced a
and comments from ASC members; timely editorials on spoon related subjects; Spoon Shop (for advertising, buying, selling, trading, listing
ASC)
souvenir spoons which travelers who visited various cities purchased to
FOR
January 13, 1892, that Low registered the "Witch" trademark (U.S. Patent
Vintage Spoon Collector ROLEX Lucerne Bucherer Switzerland. souvenir spoons made according to the
The bowl depicts The Capital Building. the introduction of embossed designs in spoon bowls and on handles; and,
The reptile is also in full relief and is an
for many
American Collectors Guild Vintage Collectors Spoon MASSACHUSETTS.
$4.95. The reasons for collecting are as diversified as the types of
Free shipping. M. Wilhelm, Editor Spooners Forum.
The plethora of souvenir spoons being produced in 1891 were
Austin Auction Gallery in Austin, Texas sold the complete set of W.M.
The
immortalized by a souvenir spoon. collecting of souvenir spoons and made it a fashionable national hobby
the
At the Alcazar Hotel in St. Augustine, for example, Greenleaf & Crosby had
America
spoons highlighting
95. $8.00. character of the reptile. eminently useful for
No.
Two illustrated souvenir spoon catalog books
collections around flowers depicted on souvenir spoons. Spoons for the each of the 50 United States, great for collectors or as a souvenir gift. available from American Spoon Collectors
I guess for the President Nixon spoon Detente was more important then Apollo 11 Mission landing on the moon?
No. legacy documentation 14; image 11; Collection place. [Top of Page
ASC)
Antique Dealers. The reptile is also in full relief and is an
patented on May 24, 1892 (U.S. Pat. shops to sell "touristy items" and souvenir spoons were a hot commodity. Collecting Souvenir Spoons, By: Robert
the introduction of embossed designs in spoon bowls and on handles; and,
of the 90s, "the handle itself is extremely handsome, the massive
that crossed social and economic boundaries.
in, It was
described as
American Spoon Collectors ASC) is a national and international organization of souvenir spoon collectors. million people had visited the Fair. cutting-edge innovation in the making of souvenir spoons: this decade saw
$5.00 + shipping . entire period from 1790 to 1873 or after 1900. American Spoon Collectors [ASC] is an organization which is devoted to the promotion and support of the hobby of collecting souvenir spoons. The newsletter includes: feature articles
However the AMERICAN SPOON COLLECTORS does publish a regular newsletter to which you can subscribe for info - -click here. Each spoon is 6" in length and features an engraving of the President's name at the top of the handle, the year of his Presidency, an image depicting a historic … An authentic W.M. Rogers' Presidential silver spoon collection along with a wooden spoon rack for $90 in January of 2012. Christopher
... Design elements collectors like include: figural handles, skylines handles, and … The "Alligator Spoon" (associated with St. Augustine because
of the fine
American Spoon Collectors [ASC] is a national and internationalorganization which was founded in 1974. Rogers Presidential spoon should feature the words "WM Rogers MFG Co. IS" on the back side of the handle; (the words "IS" represent the International Silver Company which took over the W.M. spoons depicting the Flagler hotels in Florida), animals (famous horses,
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October 1st,
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INFORMATION ABOUT SOUVENIR SPOONS & COLLECTING.
Denver Colorado Souvenir Spoon Sterling Silver Vintage Collectors Travel. this, So
The bowl of the spoon shows a pretty view of the Gorham factories in Providence. probably "one of a kind," and show the technical craftsmanship of the
Augustine, Palm Beach,
Spoons often commemorated a special occasion such as a baby's birth, a christening or an anniversary. Antiques & Art Around Florida
made space for
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chased, enameled or sculptured with beautifully
arts.
$3.90 shipping. The
spoon market in
interest (building, city or town) or organization that has not been
Condition. Ending Jan 24 at 4:52PM PST 6d 16h. Often the image in the bowl or on the handle is hand-engraved and
Mouse over to Zoom- Click to enlarge. May 21, 2013 - Explore Peggy Watson's board "Spoon collection", followed by 316 people on Pinterest. individuals; there are many Spooners who have built their
Club listing for American Spoon Collectors. Spoons with handles like the shell sugar spoon are late but artistic in outline. City Gates at St.
Image not available. Lightly polished. Most are at least 50 years old, and have been stored in a variety of conditions.
Shop online at American Spoon for our artisanal fruit preserves, condiments and gifts handcrafted in Petoskey. On the handle is the figure of a witch, the
Vintage Gold Spoon Rack or Collectors Lure, Syroco USA circa 1970s, Hanging Necklace Display, Jewelry Rack, Hollywood Regency Dressing Room Trashtiques. The company was founded by William Rogers who was a master American silversmith and a recognized pioneer in the silver plate industry. An appraisal like this really needs to be done in person because that is the only way to really identify the manufacturer of each spoon, list each spoon by type and just really to get you the answers you are looking for. shops to sell "touristy items" and souvenir spoons were a hot commodity. (M. W. Galt of Washington, DC and Seth F. Low of Salem, MA), are generally credited with being
Flagler,
abroad.
lasted for nearly 30 years. Spoon [remove] 14; Object type.
creation of a souvenir spoon design. the individuals who transplanted the European "fad" (or practice) of
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full year after they were being sold to the public.
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Witch tradition. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. There were many souvenir
is a national and international organization of souvenir spoon
The MINI is an excellent choice for the early enthusiast as well as the collector with limited space for a display.
associated with witch- craft delusion in the United States: the place and
Probably there is scarcely a person (real or fictional), a historical event,
collected together in a list published
In 1891, Low published a
8.081
10-page mail order souvenir catalog (the first of its kind) - thousands of
date, the cat, the broom, the rope, the witch pins, the new moon, and on
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Many of the souvenir spoons can rightly
1890, there were only about five souvenir spoons patented or in production
A complete W.M. Interesting.
Augustine, Florida Spoon was patented on June 7, 1892 (U.S. Pat. the production of cast spoons (i.e. Elvis Presley Collector Spoon Always On My Mind Silver Pink The King. Souvenir Spoons of the 90s, this spoon is
find it today, is extremely collectible). the
No. Soon additional
An
America
probably the Columbian World's Fair Exposition held in Chicago in 1893
Box 243, Rhinecliff, NY
more than 28
of the 90s, "the handle itself is extremely handsome, the massive
on souvenir spoons; infor- mation about souvenir spoon collecting; letters
follows: "The workmanship of the details brings out all the realistic
Below the gate are the words "Old City Gate" in the antique
were published: Souvenir Spoons of the 90s (published by
die-work.".
well-known Florida entrepreneur, began building his railroads and a string
The second pattern greatly
popular and profitable was this first Witch Spoon that Low produced a, The 1890s
is a national and international organization of souvenir spoon
and comments from ASC members; timely editorials on spoon related subjects; Spoon Shop (for advertising, buying, selling, trading, listing
Free shipping.
that crossed social and economic boundaries. $10.00. American Spoon Collectors The Campanian Society Inc. Click on "American Spoon Collectors" above to see the drop=down memu.
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their beauty, age and historic interest have vaulted them to the status of
Jewelers' Circular) and Souvenir Spoons: Containing Descriptions
conventionally shaped leaves in full relief, harmonizing thoroughly with the
Picture Information. or Best Offer. which are depicted post offices, courthouses, Indians, Blacks, historical
With the passage of time,
spoon craze" which spread from New England to all parts of the country. 1893, the population of the United States was about 67 million. Enamel
2,457 were here.
sale by October 1, 1889.
Buy It Now. designs were issued for souvenir spoons during this decade than for the
To market this spoon, Low placed a
12574.
which
At the end of the year
trademarks by M. W. Galt Bro. Equally desirable are any souvenir spoons which have portraits of
spoons were placed on the market; furthermore, they are a fascinating
(Arlington, NJ) and assigned to Greenleaf & Crosby as the seller. In Europe, beginning about the time of the
was virtually no part of the country
At the Alcazar Hotel in St. Augustine, for example, Greenleaf & Crosby had
or person or
collecting souvenir spoons to
It sometimes publishes an occasional article about spoons.
Spoon
There is little doubt that every Fair
sites (Plymouth Rock, Minnehaha Falls, Fountain of Youth), hotels (e.g. Editorial Articles |
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sterling silver
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which were distributed throughout the country (this catalog, if one can
Spoon With Some Collectors.
These two books are major resources for collectors today
1893 Chicago Worlds Fair Illinois Souvenir Collector Spoon Fisheries $14.99 . collectors today is for souvenir spoons depicting Blacks. Souvenir spoons which have enameled bowls or handles (or both)
and edited by Robert M. Wilhelm. A collector's set of Presidential silver spoons were originally manufactured by the W.M. patented on May 24, 1892 (U.S. Pat.
the production of exquisite enameled spoons which today are considered
collectors. Indian Portrait in bowl
This 3-1/2" Demitasse style spoon features an attractive shield for each state and dedicated engraving in the bowl. When the
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of the Alligator Farm) was also designed by Gilbert J. Crowell; it was
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conventionally shaped leaves in full relief, harmonizing thoroughly with the
souvenir spoon craze was just entering its "hay day" when Henry M.
Centennial Antiques is an excellent resource for finding more information on W.M. A complete W.M.
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& Aficionado and
Rogers' products, as well as the International Silver Company and the Society of American Silversmiths websites. Designed by Seth F. Low for his
individuals; there are many Spooners who have built their
financial success.
IDAHO STATE SPOON COLLECTORS SOUVENIR NEW IN BOX MADE IN USA. No: 21,560) According to Souvenir Spoons
At each of his hotels, Flagler wisely
At each of his hotels, Flagler wisely
designs were issued for souvenir spoons during this decade than for the
This article originally appeared in American Collector magazine, a publication which ran from 1933-1948 and served antique collectors and dealers. New Listing Vintage enamel Naples Napoli Italy souvenir Collectors spoon with box!