Sterling Silver Spoon Ring - Gorham / Buckingham - size 8

Description: Ring Style: Standard... Ring Size: 8 (will re-size to any size 7 to 8 1/2)... Width: 9/16"... Weight: 5.2 grams The Gorham Buckingham, designed in 1910 by William C. Codman. It is similar to, but more detailed that, the Gorham Chantilly (the most popular sterling pattern in the world) that was designed by the same designer. To get a 'balanced' ring (with all hallmarks intact) in smaller ring sizes this ring was made from a 4 3/8" demitasse spoon. Brief History of Gorham Silver Gorham silver was founded in Providence, Rhode Island in the year of 1831 by Jabez Gorham, a master craftsman, in partnership with Henry L. Webster. The firms chief product was silver spoons although they also made thimbles, combs, jewelry, and other small items. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing, approximately 1850-1940, Gorham was highly influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln purchased an impressive tea and flatware service for use in the White House in 1859. The tea service was presented to the National Museum of American History in 1957. Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant asked Gorham to commemorate the country's one-hundredth anniversary in 1875 with a spectacular Century Vase that contained over 2,000 ounces of sterling silver. Among Gorham's major trophy commissions are the America's Cup for yachting, the Davis Cup for tennis and the Borg-Warner Trophy for the Indianapolis 500. 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 7 to 8 1/2 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! small print Payment Methods: eBay Pay / PayPal - Payment is expected within three days of sale. All ring sizes are in US Standard eBay collects sales tax when / where applicable. Thank you for looking

Price: 39.95 USD

Location: Yuma, Arizona

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