For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with price guide, who began collecting in 1965 when he was in law school, paper items, glass and china, and key collectibles have been his passion. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 worlds fair. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 1939 1940. After organizers announced the 1934 world s fair, publishers printed a supplemental book.
The fair promoted its message of hope and prosperity with icons, symbols, exhibitions, and demonstrations. The century 21 exposition also known as the seattle world s fair was held between april 21 and october 21, 1962 drew almost 10 million visitors. The handle of the spoon has a picture of the statue of liberty on it. A defining moment in the history of seattle, this fair began life as the brainchild of city councilman al rochester. Many of these spoons sell for about 40 to about 80 dollars. Exhibitions in the ussr soviet pavilion included the lifesize copy of the interior of the showcase mayakovskaya station of the moscow metro.
The movie the rocketeer captured a fair bit of the art deco design ethic in props and sets. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said judith schwartz of twin brooks antiques of bennington, vt. Official guide book, new york world s fair 1939 building the world of tomorrow world of tomorrow new york world s fair 1939. Save vintage worlds fair spoons 1939 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 19391940.
With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. New york worlds fair 1939 souvenir collector spoon collectible. Worlds fair spoon for sale vintage antiques for sale. Bowl of each spoon features a different fair building i. The overall condition of this entier set of 83 is excellent considering the age with no bends, dents or repairs. There are many autographs inside along with fabulous photos of the buildings and pavilions of the fair. The 1939 world s fair sat on the precipice of disaster. Fantastic 1939 new york world s fair autograph album in original box great pictures. Set of twelve wm rogers 1939 world fair souvenir spoons ebth. This is a list of international and colonial world s fairs, as well as a list of national exhibitions, a comprehensive chronological list of world s fairs with notable permanent buildings built. Exposition silverplate maritime building 1581294079. Apr 30, 2016 the 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster.
This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york worlds fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. The 1939 new york world s fair opened on april 30, 1939 which was the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of george washington in new york city, the nations first capitol. This 1939 new york worlds fair silverplate souvenir spoon measures 6 in size. While some of the pavilions were still under construction and not yet open, that first day of the fair was attended by 206,000. Amateur color footage of people at the world s fair. Unfollow worlds fair 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Oct 23, 2011 1939 worlds fair silver spoon value price. The legend of my oldest fair rose up and tapped me. The book does not cover the 1934 world s fair, because it was not even planned until after the earlier fair became a huge success.
Shop forand learn aboutworlds fair and exposition memorabilia. Add tags for official guide book of the new york world s fair, 1939. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. The top of the box is embossed in gold, official souvenir new york worlds fair 1939. Worlds fair spoons 11 new york 1939 william rogers silver plate.
A century of progress international exposition was a worlds fair registered under the bureau international des expositions bie, which was held in chicago, as the chicago worlds fair, from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the citys centennial. The bowl of each spoon contains the image of an exhibit from the fair. Chicago world fair a century of progress souvenir spoons 19331934 in the worse year of the great depression, chicago tried to repeat its success of 1893 by hosting another world fair. Lost world of the fair turned out to be a very good description of the daytoday 1939 fair. New listing a set of 5 1939 new york world s fair glass. Worlds fair highly collectible by bob brooke with so many souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair out there, how do collectors know what to look for. To mark the 75th anniversary of 1939, weve asked some abaa members to discuss publications from that momentous year. Storefront sterling souvenir spoons world s fair page of 2 product description price 1492 columbus 1892 world s fair. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique louisiana purchase worlds fair spoon souvenir of st. The top of the box has offical souvenir new york world s fair 1939. The first worlds fair recognized by the bureau of international expositions was the great.
It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Vintage 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir spoon national silver co. Who knew that a 1939 fair would have such continuing impact. It was the second most expensive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only by st. The remnants of the 1964 worlds fair in flushing meadowscorona park are readily apparent, but those from the 1939 worlds fair require quite a bit more digging. Check out our worlds fair 1939 selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. Official guide book of the fair this is another guide book published before the 1933 world s fair opened. This really makes me think about the connection our present day expectations or lack of them have to an event that i wasnt even alive for. Connected to the 610foot 190 m spireshaped trylon by what was at the time the worlds longest escalator, the perisphere was a tremendous sphere, 180 feet in diameter. Sterling silver souvenir spoon 1893 worlds fair columbus 400th anniversary.
Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 world s fair. Andre fouilhoux 1879 1945, a french architect that worked with harrison are given credit for having designed the theme center. While some of the pavilions were still under construction and not yet open, that first day of the fair was attended by 206,000 visitors. Among the wellloved commercial products that made their debut at the chicago worlds fair were cream of. Decorative arts at the worlds fairs 18511939 by busch, jason t. Historic photos take you back to the 1939 new york worlds. Vintage new york worlds fair world of tomorrow 1939 silver. This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the yale university art gallerys complete or current knowledge about the object. The new york worlds fair is embossed in the bowl of the spoon. Designer of the station alexey dushkin was awarded grand prize of the 1939 new york worlds fair. When the world was fair worlds fair stuff for everyone. Worlds fair box for sale collectibles online daily. Louis exposition expo 1904 demitasse size festival hall and cascades.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. American design from the yale university art gallery, 19201950 new haven, conn yale university art gallery, 2011, 249, fig. I love the book mark world s fairs and expositions galleries bookmark convention. We have the best deals on worlds fair spoon so stop by and check us out first. The 1939 40 new york world s fair was a world s fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. The spoons have 1939, new york and world fair to the handle.
Make offer 1939 new york world s fair book mark what makes worlds fair collectibles so popular. International silver, worlds fair collectible spoon 1939. The wondrous future was now at the 1939 world fair. A set of twelve silver plate souvenir spoons from the 1939 world fair in new york by wm rogers aka international silver. Peanut bowls, 1939 worlds fair the new york worlds. New york worlds fair 1939 souvenir collector spoon.
Nov 01, 20 an idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 world s fair in new york was the world of tomorrow. The 1939 world s fair motto building the world of tomorrow made all the fairgoers more mindful of the future. Genius, madness, murder, and the 1939 world s fair on the brink of war by james mauro. The bowl of the spoon has a picture of a theme building on it. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. Dp vintage posters original 1939 new york world fair poster map poster, art. A look back at some of the coolest attractions at the 1939. Get the best deal for 19391940 new york worlds fair collectibles from the. Despite the very grim economic situation, 48 million people visited the fair over its two year lifetime. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york world s fair picturing the trylon and perisphere.
Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from 1939 new york worlds fair. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair, 1939. Proclaimed by many as the most memorable worlds fair ever held, it predicted wonderful times were ahead for the world even as the clouds of war were gathering. Peanut, the famous snack with a monocle, who had already been popular for 33 years before his appearance at the new york worlds fair, is depicted here in this 6 inch in diameter souvenir bowl. Check out gary sohmers s antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1939 40 world s fair ephemera from memphis, hour 2. This is a great book that you will find your values in. Recommended for anyone with an interest in the 1939 ny worlds fair.
I think he was grabbing them for the silver but my hand was steady when i saw the one with engraving in the bowl of the spoon. Great transaction, item as described, happy with purchase. Inside, the 12 spoons are each decorated with the trylon and perisp on the handle, along with new york worlds fair and 1939. Vintage new york worlds fair 1939 national silver co. Wallace harrison 1895 1981 who was one of the architects who participated in the design of rockefeller center and j. Vintage 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir spoon national silver co my bookmarks. The primary stylistic approach was the art deco and streamlined modern design. The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. Chicago was home to a serial killer during the 1893 world. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. Rejoice it was and not any fair but the 1893 columbian chicago worlds fair. Aviation building, us government building, food exhibition, marine transportation building, etc. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is almost like new. I havent yet finished the book because i am trying to take it all in.
Used silver 1939 worlds fair spoons for sale in st. Marc selvaggio, whose specialties include world s fairs and international expositions, takes us down memory lane as he examines the publications of the 1939 world s fairs held in new york and san francisco. Souvenir spoons, 1939 new york worlds fair the new york. Could use a little polishing came out of a vintage lot of spoons purchased at an estate sale in.
May 03, 2014 seventyfive years ago this past wednesday, the 1939 new york world s fair opened, and over the next yearandahalf, 45 million visitors flocked to a place of bright lights, colors, and. Planners were given permission to develop 1,200 acres in queens, on. Written as fiction, it contains a lot of background that gives a sense of the fair and the times. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Augustine beach silver 1939 worlds fair spoons posted by vera in st. By 1955, the councilman had generated considerable interest in his idea from decision makers at the state and city level, and in. Certainly the coast guard exhibit was built to encourage future members of that service like the young frank coyle, but i wonder if there was magic in the spoons his cousin alice brought home.
Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from 1939 new york world s fair. History of the worlds fair held in flushing meadows, queens, the new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940, bringing to the world the trylon and perisphere, hope for a rebound from depression, and the opening salvos of world war ii. Set of 12 new york worlds fair spoons by rogers silver. For an annotated list of all world s fairs sanctioned by the bureau international des expositions bie, see list of world expositions. Nov, 2019 few things are as representative of american art deco as the iconic design of the 1939 new york worlds fairs trylon and persiphere.
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