Recently I was doing a little online window-shopping when I came upon a site with an interesting teaspoon for sale.
The seller said they didn't know what the initials JW on the handle stood for, but I knew! They stand for "John Wanamaker," the legendary department store in Philadelphia (and with branches elsewhere, of course). So why would I want a single teaspoon that came from a Philadelphia department store?
Well, because it came from the famous TEA ROOM in that department store, that's why! If only all department store tea rooms had so clearly stamped their wares, I wouldn't have such a hard time tracking down this memorabilia. The spoon is rather smallish and measures just about 5 inches long. I've got a John Wanamaker Crystal Tea Room soup recipe I plan to make soon, and you can bet I know which eating utensil I'll be reaching for when I try it!
Recently I was doing a little online window-shopping when I came upon a site with an interesting teaspoon for sale.
The seller said they didn't know what the initials JW on the handle stood for, but I knew! They stand for "John Wanamaker," the legendary department store in Philadelphia (and with branches elsewhere, of course). So why would I want a single teaspoon that came from a Philadelphia department store?
Well, because it came from the famous TEA ROOM in that department store, that's why! If only all department store tea rooms had so clearly stamped their wares, I wouldn't have such a hard time tracking down this memorabilia. The spoon is rather smallish and measures just about 5 inches long. I've got a John Wanamaker Crystal Tea Room soup recipe I plan to make soon, and you can bet I know which eating utensil I'll be reaching for when I try it!
What a wonderful addition to your department store collection, Angela! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find. Don't you wish there were a set!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun find. The soup will be all the more delicious when savoring it with this spoon!
ReplyDeleteP-E-R-F-E-C-T for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! Enjoy! Heidi T.
ReplyDeleteVery cool find. I hope you will share the recipe with us!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo!!!
ReplyDeleteYou really SCORED, Angela!
Well done, ma'am!
Love your spoon with the inscription 'tea room' on the back
ReplyDeleteGreat find!
ReplyDeleteGoodness Angela, you always seem to be in the right place at the right time.
ReplyDeleteWe just arrived home from Florida this afternoon and waiting for me was the giveaway box of tea I won from you. I am on cloud 9, a generous selection of teas in an elegant presentation box. Thank you so much! I will, of course blog about it on tea time Tuesday next week.
Judith
It is not often that the back of a spoon is as decorative as the front.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you. That little spoon is going to just the right person!
ReplyDeleteGreat find, Angela! You are 'A Wonder' in the Treasure-Search department...way-to-go! Joanie
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