Editorial Articles | mania for collecting souvenir spoons in the United States began about The Deluxe spoon is the icon of the American collectible. international antiques, ltd. p.o. - address below}. Enjoy our authentic Gelato and browse through … Set email alerts so you never miss an auction lot again. Crystal Palace Exhibition in London (1851), there developed a brisk trade of luxury hotels along the east coast of Florida from Jacksonville to St. # 113 Mote Spoon - A fraudulent conversion by David McKinley # 114 Deutsches Klingenmuseum Solingen - 2009 flatware collectors meeting by Dorothea Burstyn # 115 From Villa Adriana to Australia - Australian Open Tennis Tournament Trophy by Christine Erratt Create a … 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 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. scoop, sardine fork, butter spreader and oyster fork. It was not, however, until Spoon [remove] 14 The current "craze" among spoon View It on eBay. 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 E-mail: 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 This article originally appeared in American Collector magazine, a publication which ran from 1933-1948 and served antique collectors … 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 34979. phone: 772-971-7056. we are no longer using our fax for bidding. Collector, New Collector, Casual Aficionada building So spoons highlighting Thanks for the tips and history. in Manufactured by the Gorham Avid Toggle facets Limit your search Object name. 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 | 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, For subscription infonnation to Spooners October 1st, Shop online at American Spoon for our artisanal fruit preserves, condiments and gifts handcrafted in Petoskey. immortalized by a souvenir spoon. Initially three sizes were made: tea 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 No. 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 C $34.50. See more ideas about spoon collection, spoon, displaying collections. full year after they were being sold to the public. C $29.99. Spoon 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 View It on eBay. wants); Spoon Sale Section in which ASC members consign spoons for 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. effects. Enjoy our authentic Gelato and browse through … 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 | Al sterling silver I got a half dozen of these spoons for just $2.00 at a flea market and absolutely love them! A John Adams spoon for $35 in September of 2010. FREE Shipping. 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 Forum, contact: of the Alligator Farm) was also designed by Gilbert J. Crowell; it was first pennanent European settlement and oldest city in 18,080; George - U.S. VINTAGE CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA NATIVE, INDIAN STERLING SOUVENIR SPOON. a 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. Ending Tuesday at 10:21AM PST 1d 10h. $4.00 + shipping . The & 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!