Sterling Silver Spoon Ring - International / Wedgwood - size 7 1/2 - c.1924

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Sterling Silver Spoon Ring - International / Wedgwood - size 7 1/2 - c.1924:
$39.95

Ring Size- 7 1/2 (will re-size to any size 6 to 7 1/2)... Width - 3/8\"...Weight - 5.3 grams

The beauty of classic tradition is captured in this Grecian motif pattern. The delicate scrolled relief border gracefully encloses a detailed Grecian urn with intricate symmetrical enhancement. There is a \"W\" (\"M\"?) monogram on the inside in the Art Deco style. (photo #3 & 4) To get a \'balanced\' ring with all hallmarks intact (photo #5) in smaller ring sizes this ring was made from a demitasse spoon.

Brief History of the International Silver Company

The International Silver Company was incorporated in 1898 by a number of independent New England Silversmiths whose family backgrounds began with the earliest American settlers. International became not only renown for the quality of its fine silver, it became the world\'s largest manufacturer of silverware.

The \"Wedgwood\" Pattern

Initial Issue Date: 1924
Pattern Discontinued
Designed by: Alfred G. Kintz

The History of Spoon RingsSpoon rings are believed to have originated in England in the 1600’s. The story is that servants that couldn\'t afford a “real” wedding ring would steal a silver spoon from their master and have it crafted into a ring. For a poor person a stolen spoon was to best, and easiest, way to give the woman they loved a beautiful ring.As the practice spread more and more silverware \'went missing\' but since spoons were usually monogrammed, and newlyweds on staff were known to all, it wasn\'t hard to find the culprit and what was left of the spoon. Many arrests were made from the 17th to the 19th century with offenses ranging from “stealing a silver spoon” to “larceny by a servant.” Criminal records allowed historians to determine when spoon rings began.By the 19th century Spoon Ring popularity waned but then it took off again during the 60\'s and 70\'s. This time though it was as much about fashion as it was about love. It still works both ways though and when you combine the two...

Free Re-sizingThe ring that is being sold is a size 7 1/2... BUT it can be re-sized AT NO ADDITIONAL COST to any size from 6 to 7 1/2** Please let me know if you need your ring re-sized when paying... Otherwise it will ship SIZE 7 1/2
** Sales paid on Sunday ship on Monday.

All ring sizes are in US Standard
A \"Step-by-Step Photo Guide\" showing how I make these rings can be seen at: www.sterlingspoonrings.comTo see the rest of this weeks rings... > CLICK HERE <

All rings are handcrafted from 60 to 150 year old sterling silver spoons that I personally selected for quality... condition... and elegance of design.

Their beauty has withstood the test of time and they\'re sure to please for generations to come.

/ NO HANDLING CHARGES... EVER!

Payment Methods: PayPal Only - Payment is expected within three days of sale.

Sales tax addedon all sales to buyers in Arizona.

International Orders welcome... Buyers responsible for any customs fees, duty and/or taxes at their end.

Notice to International Buyers: Due to the fact that the postal service in some countries does not forward \'Confirmation of Delivery\' information to the USPS I can make NO GUARANTEE for international shipments and I take no responsibility for items lost or stolen in transit. International Buyers agree that a USPS confirmation that their purchase was processed through a USPS export facility satisfies the requirement for \'Proof of Delivery.\'

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