QuestionI have an antique spoon ring that I got from my grandmother when she died. Inside the ring it says 1890-1915. It also says Sterling and says Pat. April 12th, 1910. Do you know what these numbers would mean and if my ring is worth anything? It doesn't say what kind of ring it is. Thank you.
AnswerHello Dawn and thank you for your inquiry. I have listed a site below that gives some good information on spoon rings. Usually inside is a makers mark/hallmark and in your case a patent date and sterling. The 1890 - 1915 could be the pattern dates of manufacture. Most spoon rings were made to match sterling and silverplate flatware services. Without a manufacturer name, it would be difficult to research the pattern name. Just click on the site below or copy and paste the url into your browser address field and hit enter:
http://www.ehow.com/about_5082849_history-spoon-ring.html
Below is a listing from ebay.com auction showing some spoon rings and their current market values.
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=spoon+ring&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
Hope this helps and enjoy your ring !
Sally at jarrettsjade.com
