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This item will be posted to you by Spoon and Lathe within 3 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £3.50 | |
| EU & Northern Ireland | Doesn't deliver here | |
| United States | Doesn't deliver here | |
| Rest of the World | Doesn't deliver here | |
My rings are a wraparound design which means there is a little give in the sizes. If you are interested in having a ring in a slightly different size, please get in touch, as I may be able to adjust it for you. With all my rings, once it arrives, if you have any issues with the size, please get in touch.
All my spoons have been re-hallmarked, a legal requirement due to the change of use from a spoon to a ring.
Spoon rings are believed to have originated in the 17th century. Servants working in big houses sometimes stole a silver spoon to make a wedding ring. Such a crime could result in seven years of imprisonment overseas so was considered a sign of true love and devotion. Nowadays, silver spoons are often found in antique centres and are bought up by dealers who have them melted down as scrap. By turning some into silver rings, I feel as though I am saving a little bit of our heritage and hopefully the designs will live on for many more years.
You have 14 days, from receipt, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item.
Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; items which deteriorate quickly (e.g. food), personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken; digital items.
Please note that if your order is being posted outside mainland UK, you (or the recipient) may have to pay customs or VAT charges and a handling fee. The seller is not responsible for any charges or fees that may incur.
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This ring was made from the handle of a very ornate spoon. The spoon bowl was too big and didn’t work as part of the design so I had to remove it. Unfortunately, the original hallmark was on bowl so I’ve added a photograph of it. The original spoon was made by Henry Wigfull of John Street Works, Highfield, in Sheffield. I believe it was hallmarked in 1889 or 1900.
The remaining handle of the spoon has been formed into a ring which is a UK size S. It has been hallmarked by Sheffield Assay Office, a legal requirement when changing the use of an item. The spoons were a set of six so I have other similar rings in slightly different sizes. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Designed by Lynn Denton
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