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RingSpindles™

Vintage and Decorative – 2 7/8″ Models

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Golding “Vintage and Decorative RingSpindles” are one-of-a-kind spindles made with rings other than the standard bronze alloy ring that surrounds the whorl, and/or with decorative whorl insets. Most of the ring collection is of vintage stock, made from a variety of unique and interesting materials:

  • etched sterling silver
  • etched brass
  • etched copper
  • mother of pearl
  • turquoise
  • cloisonne
  • horn
  • bone
  • abalone
  • malachite
  • needlepoint

With the weight still on the outer circumference in the form of a ring, these spindles spin as well as the ones made with the bronze alloy ring, and with such an extensive collection of rings and decorative insets the artistic possibilities are endless.

The whorls are made from black walnut, cherry, linden, ebony, butternut, or purpleheart. Many of the wooden whorls have designs that are finely scrolled and handcarved by either Tom or Seth, or are handpainted by artist Jan Elliott. Whorls may have decorative insets of turquoise, sterling silver, handpainted Russian lacquer, Damascene, Italian micro-mosaic, and many other materials to choose from.

How to Order:
Use the “add to cart” button for spindles that are currently available for sale. 

While most of the “Vintage and Decorative Spindles are one-of-a-kind, we may have materials available to make a spindle that’s similar to one that’s been sold. You can contact Tom at 1-800-710-1872 or email him, and he’ll email you photos of similar rings and/or insets to choose from. An order will take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete.

WE WILL REGULARLY POST NEW SPINDLES

Purchase Options

  • Shulamite woman ebony whorl Ringspindle side view
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    THE HEBREW SHEPHERDESS
    $337

    (Woman from Shulem)

    2 7/8″ Ebony Whorl
    Vintage Sterling Silver Bezalel Inset
    Vintage Sterling Silver Ring w/Turquoise Gemstones
    Sterling Silver Hook
    2.10 oz

  • Angel with harp Ringspindle front view
    Angel with harp Ringspindle front viewAngel with harp Ringspindle close upAngel with harp Ringspindle side view
    Angel With Harp
    $207

    2 7/8″ American Holly Whorl
    Vintage Wendell August Forge Inset w/.145 Carat Blue Moonstone Gemstone
    Sterling Silver Ring (Handtooled at our shop)
    Sterling Silver Hook
    1.90 oz

  • The message Ringspindle close up
    The message Ringspindle close upThe message Ringspindle side view
    The Message
    $147

    2 7/8″ Cherry Whorl
    Vintage Handpainted Inset on Copper with Silver Frame
    Sterling Silver Ring
    1.42 oz

  • Inuit dance Ringspindle front view
    Inuit dance Ringspindle front viewInuit dance Ringspindle close upInuit dance Ringspindle side view
    Inuit Dance
    $187

    2 7/8″ Holly Whorl
    Vintage Enamel/Gold Plated Inset
    Vintage Bone Ring
    1.96 oz

  • Under tropical stars Ringspindle close up
    Under tropical stars Ringspindle close upUnder tropical stars Ringspindle front viewUnder tropical stars Ringspindle side view
    Under Tropical Stars
    $287

    2 7/8″ Ebony Whorl
    Vintage Sterling Silver/Marcasite/Enamel Inset (patent 0109229)
    Vintage Sterling Silver/Marcasite Ring
    2.79 oz

  • Sh'ma Ringspindle ring detail
    Sh'ma Ringspindle ring detailSh'ma Ringspindle front viewSh'ma Ringspindle side view
    Sh'ma
    $157

    2 7/8″ Walnut Whorl
    Olivewood Inset from the Holy Land
    Gold Plated Ring
    1.71 oz

    (The central creed of Judaism translates,”Hear O’ Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One.)

    Mentioned in Old Testament at Deuteronomy 6:4 & Also New Testament Gospel of Mark 12:29-30

  • The brother grimm II Ringspindle front view
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    The Brothers Grimm II
    $327

    2 7/8″ Butternut Whorl
    Vintage Halcyon Days Enamels Inset w/Gold Plated Frame (Made in England) Limited Edition #184/750
    Vintage Cloisonne Ring
    1.87 oz

    As written under Inset:

    The Brothers Grimm

    “Jacob Grimm was born in 1785 and his brother Wilhelm in 1786.  Their collection of 200 Fairy Tales have been a source of delight to children of all ages throughout the years”
    Includes Box Bottom (see below)

  • Gazelle Ringspindle close up
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    Gazelle
    $237

    2 7/8″ Bird’s Eye Maple Whorl
    Vintage Sterling Silver Inset
    Sterling Silver Ring (handtooled at our shop)
    Sterling Silver Hook
    1.91 oz

  • Shepherds in love Ringspindle front view
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    "Shepherds in Love" Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593)
    $287

    Second in a Spindle of the Week Series of The Poetry of Love Edition by English Enamels-© The Franklin Mint)

    “Come live with me and be my love,
    And we will all the pleasures prove ”

    2 7/8″ Satine Whorl
    Vintage English Enamels Inset-The Poetry Society)
    Vintage Brass/Dyed Bone Ring
    2.14 oz

    PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL POEM



  • She walks in beauty Ringspindle front view
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    "She Walks in Beauty" (Lord Byron 1778-1824)
    $287

    (First in a Spindle of the Week Series of The Poetry of Love Edition by English Enamels-© The Franklin Mint)

    2 7/8″ Satine Whorl
    Vintage English Enamels Inset-The Poetry Society)
    Vintage Rolled Gold Ring (25 Micron)
    2.34 oz

    “She walks in beauty, like the night
    Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
    And all that’s best of dark and bright
    Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
    Thus mellow’d to that tender light
    Which heaven to gaudy day denies”

    click here for full poem

  • Hawk Ringspindle close up
    Hawk Ringspindle close upHawk Ringspindle front viewHawk Ringspindle side view
    Hawk
    $157

    2 7/8″ Butternut Whorl
    INSET FROM THE CRUMMLES AND STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMELS ARCHIVE……..HAND PAINTED ENAMEL ON COPPER
    Vintage Bone Ring
    1.65 oz

  • Nativity Ringspindle front view
    Nativity Ringspindle front viewNativity Ringspindle close upNativity Ringspindle side view
    Nativity
    $187

    2 7/8″ Butternut Whorl
    Vintage Handpainted Porcelain Inset (signed Ju Maalse)
    Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
    Sterling Silver Hook
    1.58 oz

  • A moment enjoyed Ringspindle close up
    A moment enjoyed Ringspindle close upA moment enjoyed Ringspindle front viewA moment enjoyed Ringspindle side view
    A Moment Enjoyed
    $187

    2 7/8″ Cherry Whorl
    Vintage Crummles Inset w/Gold Plated Frame
    Cloisonne Ring
    2.13 oz

  • Bali sweetheart Ringspindle close up
    Bali sweetheart Ringspindle close upBali sweetheart Ringspindle front viewBali sweetheart Ringspindle side view
    Bali Sweetheart
    $167

    2 7/8″ Cherry Whorl
    Handpainted Russian Inset
    Sterling Silver Ring
    Sterling Silver Hook
    1.26 oz

  • Youth Ringspindle front view
    Youth Ringspindle front viewYouth Ringspindle close upYouth Ringspindle side view
    Youth
    $217

    2 7/8″ Walnut Whorl
    Vintage Cast Sterling Inset
    Vintage Sterling Silver Ring with Amethyst Gemstones
    Sterling Silver Hook
    1.32 oz

  • The theater Ringspindle front view
    The theater Ringspindle front viewThe theater Ringspindle side view
    The Theatre
    $157

    2 7/8″ Walnut Whorl
    Vintage Copper Inset
    Vintage Copper Ring
    2.40 oz