A beautiful napkin ring representing the fifth sign of the zodiac, Leo, flanked by two red carnelians with overall hammered finish and foliage border, made by Amy Alice Sandheim. The napkin ring is hallmarked for London, for the year 1933.The silver napkin ring presents A|S, the Lion passant, the London assay mark, and date letter ''s'' for 1933.Amy Alice Sandheim (n�e Wilkins) was born in 1876, in London. She studied sculpture and enamelling at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London under the guidance of chief instructor W. Augustus Steward. In 1907, she married Julius Woolfe Sandheim, a fellow colleague and silversmith. In 1908, she set up her jewellery workshop inspired by the Art Nouveau movement and the Pre-Raphaelite paintings, bringing an abundance of intense colours, sculptural details and composition to her jewellery and silver. She registered her first mark in 1923 and, for 16 years, up until 1939, she will go on in producing some of the most sculptural, original and elegant pieces of silver.If you want to read more about Amy Alice Sandheim, see this blog post on our website:https://www.thepurplyshop.com/post/the-story-of-amy-sandheim DimensionsMaximum Width: 5.5 cm | Height: 3.2 cm | Gross Weight: 37 g. Condition:In excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Delivery:Free UK tracked deliveryEurope International Tracked Shipping �9 flat fee (we will combine shipping costs)Worldwide International Tracked Shipping �12 flat fee (we will combine shipping costs)We aim to dispatch within two working days. This may be longer for international deliveries. All items are packed securely using acid-free paper, water-soluble filler and eco-friendly packing. Returns:You have the right to return your item within 14 working days from the day after you receive it. To return your item, please get in touch with us. How to buy:If you are interested in this item please get in touch, or y...