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Bernard Instone Silver Enamel Napkin Rings - Original Box
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Bernard Instone Silver Enamel Napkin Rings - Original Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 March 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A super set of silver enamel napkin rings numbered one to four in the original box. Each napkin ring bears the signature for Bernard Instone, Birmingham 1929. Lovely colours in the enamel. Napkin ring no 4 is perfect. The others show no obvious loss of any enamel see pictures, but if you run your finger over them there is a slight rough area on each one, however, the colour does not appear to be missing, so wondering if this occurred in the making. However, this in no way detracts from what is a wonderful and rare set.

Each napkin ring measures

L 4.8 cm

W 3.6 cm

D 1.5

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated these Bernard Instone Silver Napkin Rings to the 1920s.

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SA1117182
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A super set of silver enamel napkin rings numbered one to four in the original box. Each napkin ring bears the signature for Bernard Instone, Birmingham 1929. Lovely colours in the enamel. Napkin ring no 4 is perfect. The others show no obvious loss of any enamel see pictures, but if you run your finger over them there is a slight rough area on each one, however, the colour does not appear to be missing, so wondering if this occurred in the making. However, this in no way detracts from what is a wonderful and rare set.

Each napkin ring measures

L 4.8 cm

W 3.6 cm

D 1.5

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated these Bernard Instone Silver Napkin Rings to the 1920s.

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SA1117182
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Bernard Instone Silver Enamel Napkin Rings - Original Box

Archive II Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. View II
Archive III Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. View III
Archive IV Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. View IV
Archive V Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. View V
Archive VI Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. View VI
Archive VII Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. View VII
Archive VIII Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box. View VIII
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box.
Bernard Instone silver enamel napkin rings - original box
Ref: SA1117182
Four circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring polychrome enamel floral decoration and numbered roundels, housed in an original velvet-lined presentation box.
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFloral enamel, Numbered roundels, Polychrome detailing

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The Arts and Crafts movement championed traditional craftsmanship, hand-hammered metals, and natural motifs, moving away from mass-produced industrial items.

Pieces from this period typically utilised sterling silver combined with vitreous enamel powders, fired at high temperatures to achieve rich colours.

Authenticity is verified through makers marks, hallmarks indicating the assay office and silver standard, and the distinct depth of hand-applied enamel work.

Displaying these pieces within glass cabinets or on sideboards adds a touch of historical craftsmanship and subtle metallic reflection to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires avoiding abrasive silver polishes on the enamelled sections, using soft cloths for cleaning, and storing items in temperature-controlled environments away from direct sunlight.
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