Regal Stunner of a Spoon Ring! Engraved with an M

This spoon was likely given as a thoughtful gift for a special occasion.  Engraved 1914 on one side and an "M" monogram on the front. It is a heavy-weight show stopper.  As a ring, it has new life and the opportunity to be a thoughtful gift all over again!  

Here are a few highlights from 1914.  Wonder what the big occasion was for this spoon's former owner?

Jan 14 Henry Ford introduces an assembly line for the Model T
Mar 27 1st successful blood transfusion (in Brussels)
May 25 British House of Commons passes the Irish Home Rule Bill
Jul 28 Austria-Hungary decides against mediation and declares war on Serbia - first declaration of war of WWI
Aug 3 Germany invades Belgium & declares war on France in WW I
Aug 5 1st electric traffic light installed in the USA on the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio
Sep 5 World War I: Battle of Marne begins, French and British forces prevent German advance on Paris (till the 12th Sept)
Sep 9 First fully mechanized unit in the British Army created - the Canadian Automobile Machine Gun Brigade (WWI)
Sep 18 Irish Home Rule bill receives Royal assent