Baker-Manchester DAFFODIL Sterling Silver Spoon Ring Start Price USD 69.00 Current Price USD 69.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 30, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 Location Saint Petersburg, Florida See more about 'Baker-Manchester DAFFODIL Sterling Silver Spoon Ring' Description brionkerlin Store ART NOUVEAU  FLORAL...SPIRAL STYLE...1" ACROSS...9 GRAMSThe Baker-Manchester Co. existed for only about 15 years, producing a handful of remarkable silverware designs that are highly coveted by collectors.  This Daffodil design is skillfully rendered in shallow relief with informal symmetry.  I made the ring spiral style to show off the attractive artwork all along the handle.  The ring is size 8 and I can adjust it from 7 to 9.  It was made from a like new spoon and is in near perfect condition. One of several outstanding designs from my collection of rare and exotic antique silverware patterns.  I have been handcrafting spoon rings since the '70s.  Some of the ornate beautiful patterns that once were commonplace are now rapidly disappearing.  All of my rings are fabricated from STERLING handles that were cast 50-100 years ago.  A few are older.  I seek out designs that reflect artistic and design excellence.  A few are true gems in their class. I also look for handles with only slight or no apparent wear.  I regard these old silverware pieces to be true works of art, a remnant of an era when artistic talent and production standards were valued in the silverware industry.  In this day of bland and poorly cast stainless handles, and plasticware, these old spoon rings are a tribute to the past.  I do not deal in reproductions, recastings or originals altered in any way.  I also do not make any rings from silverplate.  My prices are determined by scarcity, aesthetic appeal, and my cost to buy materials.  I welcome your questions and comments, and to my many past customers, I am grateful for your generous feedback.  B. Kerlin, SilversmithQuick Store Access:  www.spoonforkcreations.com RING SIZE:   Please remember to indicate what size you need your ring to be!!!  Use the "message to seller" space on your invoice or email me directly at spoonforkcreations@yahoo.comEMAIL CAUTION:  IF YOU HAVE SPAMGUARD OR OTHER SPAM FILTERS ON YOUR EMAIL, BE SURE TO SET IT TO ALLOW MAIL FROM SPOONFORKCREATIONS@YAHOO.COM   OTHERWISE I MAY BE TRYING TO CONTACT YOU AND YOU WILL NOT BE AWARE. Place a Bid!