Reclaimed Silverware and Holloware

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1937 Garland Pattern Silverware with Peridot Gemstone Bracelet - from SilverCollect.com

1931 Barbara-Glamour with Black Onyx Bracelet - from SilverCollect.com

Recycling or repurposing obsolete items is very popular these days.  As a silverware dealer, I often came across vintage and antique silver spoons with bowl wear but had perfect handles.  I held onto these pieces for many years knowing that one day I would find a way to repurpose them so that we could continue to enjoy them for generations to come. 

About two and one-half years ago, I had the idea of making jewelry, primarily bracelets and watches, with these beautifully crafted silver handles.  I had seen spoon bracelet jewelry before, but none I could find included gemstones.  I decided that gemstones would make the bracelets a little extra special…worthy of becoming family heirlooms.  After training and trial and error, the rest, as they say, is history.

After the first of the year, I will be adding matching bracelet, necklace and earring sets also made from reclaimed silverware.   See SilverCollect Handcrafted Jewelry

Heirloom Lamps handcrafts table lamps from vintage and antique quadruple plate holloware, such as tea and coffee pots, sugar and waste bowls; and also antique candy tins, glass bottles and many other items.

Handcrafted lamp with antique quadruple plate holloware - at Heirloom Lamps.

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