{"product_id":"vintage-c1930-epns-berry-spoon-cuff","title":"Vintage EPNS Berry Spoon Up-cycled Cuff sold","description":"\u003cp\u003eANTIQUE SILVER PLATED JAM SPOON - carefully transformed into wearable art, all work done by hand from a spoon to a bracelet cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative antique silver plated preserve spoon, a bowl engraved with bamboo, and a flower. The handle is embossed on both sides with intricate birds, plants, a ‘spider’s web’ fan, and a decorative ‘ball’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakers Mark: THOMAS TURNER \u0026amp; CO; T. TURNER \u0026amp; CO LTD; \u003cem\u003eSheffield\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate loss in places and aged patina. Age: c. 1920s,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions ~ Total length: 15.5cm (6 ⅛ in) Length of bowl: 5.5 cm (2 ⅛ in) Width of bowl: 3.5 cm (1 ⅜ in) Weight: 31 g (1.1 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAUD $89.00 + shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome History I have been able to uncover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHOMAS TURNER \u0026amp; CO; T. TURNER \u0026amp; CO LTD; \u003cem\u003eSheffield\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive in electroplating from 1883 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercollection.it\/4287TURNER.jpg\"\u003eSuffolk Works\u003c\/a\u003e, 1 Suffolk Rd, Sheffield (1867-1940). The firm changed to T. Turner \u0026amp; Co Ltd in 1918. In 1919 it became part of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers Ltd, an amalgamation led by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercollection.it\/electroplatesilverNOP.html#536IGNO\"\u003eNeedham, Veall \u0026amp; Tyzack\u003c\/a\u003e. In 1932 the firm fell bankrupt and Viners bought the business. The firm used the trademarks \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercollection.it\/2638TURNERbis.jpg\"\u003eENCORE\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercollection.it\/2071TURNERbis.jpg\"\u003ePEDIGREE PLATE\u003c\/a\u003e, and TALBOT (pewter wares: 1920s and 1930s). Amalgamated in 1898 with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercollection.it\/electroplatesilverWZdue.html#WINGFI\"\u003eWingfield, Rowbotham, and Co\u003c\/a\u003e. In 1907 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercollection.it\/1706WINGFIELDBIS.jpg\"\u003eTurner \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/a\u003e was the proprietor of the trademark \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercollection.it\/4443TURNER.jpg\"\u003eWINGFIELD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are made from vintage silverware \u0026amp; some signs of a previous life may be visible. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGothic Cuff, Witchy Things, Jam Spoon, Statement Ring, Witchy Aesthetics, Boho Cuff, Hippie Cuff, Berry Spoon, Flatware Cuff, Silverware Cuff, EPNS Cutlery, Vintage Jam Spoon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TFD HANDMADE \u0026 Estate, Antique \u0026 Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45424963387691,"sku":"","price":439.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/8763\/4507\/files\/IMG_8403.jpg?v=1685688269","url":"https:\/\/tfdjewellery.com\/en-cn\/products\/vintage-c1930-epns-berry-spoon-cuff","provider":"TFD Jewellery, Crystals \u0026 Curios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}