{"product_id":"sterling-spoon-ring-king-richard-6160","title":"Sterling Silver Spoon Ring - KING RICHARD - #6160","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sterling silver spoon ring was crafted from Towle Silversmiths’ \u003cstrong\u003eKing Richard\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern — a 1932 design by Ferdinand Poppenhäuser that looks every bit as dignified as it sounds. Crisp lines, elegant curves, and that unmistakable “I’ve‑been‑around‑a‑while‑and‑I‑know‑who‑I‑am” energy. And yes, this beauty is \u003cstrong\u003esolid sterling\u003c\/strong\u003e, not plated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular spoon lived a whole life before it ever made it to my bench. It belonged to \u003cstrong\u003eMartha Ann “Aunty Ann” Bigger Heald\u003c\/strong\u003e, a lifelong Iowan with a heart big enough to fill a schoolhouse. Born in 1929, she grew up in Lisbon, graduated from Lisbon High and Emporia College, and then spent her career shaping young minds at Erskine Elementary in Cedar Rapids. No kids of her own — unless you count the \u003cem\u003ehundreds\u003c\/em\u003e she taught and the fur babies she adored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAunty Ann was the kind of woman who showed up early, stayed late, remembered birthdays, and always had a soft spot for anything with four legs and a tail. She played bridge like it was a competitive sport, never missed a bingo night, and was deeply woven into her community — Lisbon United Methodist Church, ISEA, NEA, Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary… she kept busy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis spoon was part of her everyday life — polished, used, loved, and tucked into the rhythm of a woman who gave more than she ever asked for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow it’s been reshaped into something new: a ring with history, heart, and just a little bit of attitude. A piece that carries her story forward — ready to be worn, cherished, and lived in all over again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eManufacturer: Towle Sterling\u003cbr\u003ePattern: King Richard\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1932\u003cbr\u003eDesigner:  Ferdinand Poppenhäuser \u003cbr\u003eSize: 7.5\u003cbr\u003eOrder a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laughingfrogstudio.com\/products\/ring-sizer\"\u003eRing Sizer\u003c\/a\u003e for $1.45 + Free Shipping \u003cbr\u003eOrder an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laughingfrogstudio.com\/collections\/sizers\/products\/printable-ring-sizer-instant-digital-download-find-your-ringsize\"\u003eInstant Digital Download .pdf Ring Sizer\u003c\/a\u003e for $1.00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor all our designs we choose wonderful \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage\/antique silverware\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce chosen, the pieces are modified and beautified by HAND; they are cut, drilled, filed and polished, etc.  \u003cstrong\u003eWe do not cast\/mold any of our designs, they are all handmade, one-of-a-kind creations\u003c\/strong\u003e. All of our creations are handmade - as such no two items are exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Please note, this is an antique item that was once used as a utensil. As a result, there may be some wear from use. But some wear gives the piece patina and personality. We do our best to disclose any condition issues of note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laughing Frog Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43238970327101,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2708\/4270\/files\/6160TowleKingRichardSterlingSilverSpoonRing1.jpg?v=1780177480","url":"https:\/\/laughingfrogstudio.com\/products\/sterling-spoon-ring-king-richard-6160","provider":"Laughing Frog Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}