Ring Style: Standard band...Ring Size: 8 (will re-size to any size 7 to 8)... Width: 7/16"... Weight: 7.3 grams
The Repoussé pattern was introduced in 1828 and has been in continuous production ever since. The hallmarks on this ring reads: "S. KIRK & SON STERLING" which indicates the spoon for this ring was made BETWEEN 1932 AND 1979. (see photos)
To get a 'balanced' ring with all hallmarks intact this ring was made from a 4" demitasse spoon.
Brief History of S. Kirk & Son
Founded by Samuel L. Kirk when his son Henry Child Kirk became a partner of his business in 1846. Two more sons, Charles D. Kirk and Clarence E. Kirk joined the firm in 1861 and left in 1868; the name of the firm was changed to S. Kirk & Sons during that time, reverting to S. Kirk & Son in 1868.
Acquired by The Stieff Co. in 1979 to become the Kirk-Stieff Co. Makers of a full line of sterling goods, well known for their Baltimore style repoussé work.
The History of Spoon Rings
Spoon 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...
No Charge for Re-sizing
The ring that is being sold is SIZE 8 but it can be re-sized AT NO ADDITIONAL COST to any size from 8 to 9
Let me know if you need your ring re-sized when paying... Otherwise it will ship SIZE 8
SAME DAY SHIPPING on orders received before noon Eastern / 9 am Pacific
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 RESERVE / NO HANDLING CHARGES... EVER!
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