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Upcycled Silver, Reimagined: Alta's Ornamentation

Upcycled Silver, Reimagined: Alta's Ornamentation

Alta’s Ornamentation is rooted in memory, creativity, and a lifelong love of making something meaningful out of what already exists. Inspired by the artistry and resourcefulness of her grandmother, Alta Ethilda Barnhart, the maker behind Alta’s Ornamentation transforms vintage silver plate and found materials into mobiles, jewelry, and chimes that are as thoughtful as they are musical.

Working from her basement studio, each piece is carefully cut, shaped, de-burred, buffed, and polished by hand using a wide range of traditional tools. Fishing line, beads, buttons, washers, and repurposed silver serving pieces come together in unexpected ways, often shaped into whimsical forms like fish and sea creatures, creating designs that feel playful, nostalgic, and one of a kind.

The natural patina of aged silver is embraced rather than erased, honoring the history of each piece and the stories it carries. Weight is thoughtfully considered, allowing varying tones to emerge when pieces move and chime together, resulting in creations that are not only visually striking but delightfully musical.

Every piece from Alta’s Ornamentation reflects generations of creativity, craftsmanship, and care,  a celebration of reuse, memory, and the beauty found in transformation.

Visit Alta's Ornamentation storefront to learn more.

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    Up-Cycled Silverplate Creamer Wind Chime

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    Check out my Enchanted Forest line of wind chimes.  This vintage wind chime is made of spoon, forks and butter knives.  They have been turned into ...

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    Up-Cycled Silverplate Creamer Wind Chime

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    This suger bowl wind chime features my whimsical sea creaters.  Check out the big-smile fish, heart-tail fish, squid, segment fish and the big fan-...

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    Silverplate Creamer Wind Chime

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    From my Enchanted Forest line, a creamer strung horizontally with woodland dangles.  Featuring a large feather, acorn, toadstool, curled, dried lea...

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    Silverplate Sugar Wind Chime

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    From my Tea Time by the Sea line, a an inverted creamer with sea creatures.  Featuring a fin fish, squid, pufferfish, heart-tail fish and a fan-tai...

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    Silverplate Cup Wind Chime

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    An old silver cup becomes a home for swimming fish.  Embellished with plenty of beads in turquoise, light champagne and brass filigree balls.  Chec...

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    Silverplate Creamer Wind Chime

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    From my Tea Time by the Sea line, a an inverted creamer with sea creatures.  Featuring a fheart-tail fish, whale, razor back fish, nighmare sea sna...

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    Up-Cycled Silverplate Creamer Wind Chime

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    This worn little creamer is now a member of my Enchanted Forest line.  Check out my leaves, feather, toadstool and acorn!  Plus I've embellished th...

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    Silverplate Creamer Wind Chime

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    This dark, petite creamer is embellished with clear, light champagne and blue grey beads.  The spout features a glittering disco-ball bead.   It fe...

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    Up-Cycled Silver Tray Wind Chime

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    I've taken an old tray and turned it into the "Deep Blue Sea" wind chime !  Look at my whimsical sea creatures: puffer fish, whale, squid, butter k...

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    Up-Cycled Wind Chime

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    Listen to the delicate wind chime sounds created by spoons, forks and butter knives!  Whimsical sea creatures swim beneath an ornate vintage teat p...

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    Up-Cycled Silverplate Creamer Wind Chime

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    I've accented this very old creamer with black metallic beads on the sides to enhance its vintage charm.  This wind chime features a whale, hert-ta...

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    Salad Fork Elephant Silverware Pendant

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    This pattern features beautiful scroll work at the top of the fork, making this an elegant elephant.  Includes an elegant stainless steel rope chai...

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    Custom Made Silverware Bracelet Precious Pattern-1921 by International Silver

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    Custom made to your specifications! I make tiny to large sizes. Precious Silverware Bracelet, an eye-catching design made by International Silver w...

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    Custom Made Silverware Bracelet Queen Bess II Pattern-1946 by Oneida Silver

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    Custom made to your specifications! I make tiny to large sizes. Queen Bess II Silverware Bracelet, made by Oneida Community was manufactured in 194...

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    Vintage Handmade Silverware Bracelet Precious Pattern

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    Available online only.  This pattern is a challenge to locate.   It is a substantial bracelet weighing 38 grams which is about the weight of 6 quat...

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    Footed Lion Pendant

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    This ornament was taken from a footed silverplate bowl.  See the before and after pics to see the restoration.  I'm in love with the detail!    The...

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    Silver Lilies and Leaves Mermaid Tail

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    Created from a very large serving spoon, these lilies sparkle and shine!  Stainless steep rope chain is 24" long and I can shorten it.  Just leave ...

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    Vintage Handmade Montagnani Bracelet

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    This bracelet was made from the mid sections of demitasse spoons and a Fleur de Lis spoon top decoration!  Now that is a one-of-a-kind jewelry.    ...

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    Handmade Montagnani Pendant

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    A substantail and attention-demanding piece of art!  The total pendant length is 28".  I can shorten the chain if you need.  The chain is twisted r...

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    Montagnani Earrings

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    I created these beautiful, historic earrings from a mid section of a demitasse spoon.  Length: 1.5" from the top of the earring finding which is no...

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    Vintage Handmade Earrings Vintage Pattern

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    Here is something I've been looking for for years!  Made in 1904, it is by far the most beautiful grape pattern ever made.  I occasionally find a f...

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    Vintage Handmade Spoon Bracelet Vintage Pattern

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    Here is something I've been looking for for years! Made in 1904, it is by far the most beautiful grape pattern ever made. I occasionally find a few...

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    Spoon Bowl Disc Earrings

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    I created these earrings from a soup spoon bowl that is heated, flattened and then punched.  I burnish the discs to a beautiful shine and then hand...

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    Vintage Handmade Silverware Bracelet Engraved "H" Grosvenor Pattern

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    I was lucky enough to find a few pieces of Grosvenor engraved with a bautiful "H".  No other initials are available.  Grosvenor, silverplate, Oneid...

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