Mid-century Scottish Celtic Cross Edinburgh solid silver Caddy Spoon 6g C.1967

Mid-century small Scottish Celtic Cross Edinburgh solid silver Caddy Spoon by on the Shetland Isles by silvercraft. Weight 6g

Circa:1967

Good Vintage Condition

2.25 inches (6cm) length X 1.25 inches (3.5cm) bowl dia approx

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Situated in the beautiful Shetland Isles, Shetland Jewellery (originally known as Shetland Silvercraft) was founded by Jack Rae in 1953.

Jack Rae trained as a Jeweller in Edinburgh, later establishing his own business in St. Andrew Square.He was one of the first in Scotland to achieve the prestigious qualification of FGA – Fellow of the Gemological Association.

In 1949, Jack Rae, along with his family, moved from Foula to Weisdale in the mainland of Shetland, and in 1953 started this business, known then as Shetland Silvercraft.Jack took on a young jewellers apprentice that same year – Jim Moncrieff. Jim remained with the company until his retirement in 2001.

The current workshop was built in 1971, and a major extension was added in 2003, opened by Jim Moncrieff. The business now operates under the management of Jack Rae’s son Kenneth Rae.Today the Shetland Jewellery workshop and visitor centre employs 10 members of staff and is situated next to the beautiful and tranquil Hellister Loch in Weisdale, Shetland.

Otters, red throated divers, eiders and terns are seen regularly in the area.Shetland Jewellery’s designs are inspired by Norse mythology, local wildlife, archaeology and also include modern Celtic ranges of Jewellery.