Vintage Silverware Spoon Rings

These objects are two vintage-style 'spoon rings,' which are rings crafted by repurposing the decorated handles of antique or vintage silver-plated or sterling silver flatware. The rings exhibit a bypass construction where the tapered end of the handle is bent to overlap or meet the wider decorative terminal. The material appears to be a base metal likely plated in silver, given the heavy dark oxidation and patina visible in the recessed areas of the ornamentation. The design is characteristic of the late 19th-century Neo-Renaissance or Victorian revival styles, featuring ornate scrollwork, crest-like shields, and floral motifs. The rings show significant signs of wear, including surface scratches, tarnishing, and a dulling of the original luster, which is typical for items repurposed from older utensils. The craftsmanship suggests a hand-bent process rather than a cast imitation, as seen by the way the metal curls. These pieces gained popularity as 'hippie jewelry' in the late 1960s and 1970s, though the flatware patterns themselves likely date to the mid-20th century or earlier. There are no visible maker's marks or silver purity stamps in the photograph, which would usually be found on the interior shank of the ring.

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