Historical information

Ruyton Girls' School was founded in 1878 and celebrated it's centenary in 1978. The souvenir tea spoon was part of a range of celebration merchandise offered to the school community.

Physical description

Souvenir teaspoon with a decorative circular medallion at the end of the handle. The medallion features the Ruyton Girls' School 'Old English' R crest in gold and blue enamel. The tea spoon is presented in a clear plastic rectangular presentation case lined with blue card. The case has a circular gold sticky label with text; "Ruyton Remembers 1878-1978".

Inscriptions & markings

Tea spoon: 'R'; 1978
Case lining: Stokes
Sticker: Ruyton Remembers 1878-1978