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George V Pair Silver Napkin Rings Birmingham 1912
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George V Pair Silver Napkin Rings Birmingham 1912

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
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A George V era pair of silver napkin rings with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1912 and makers mark for The Gorham Manufacturing Co. The napkin rings have a waisted concave shape a d are embellished with four wavy line bands with a vacant shield for initials or crest. The rims are raised in relief with an egg and dart pattern. They are housed in their original box with the Belfast retailer’s name, David Mitchell Ltd, under a crown, gilt printed in the lid. Due to the crown, presumably this jeweller benefited from some royal patronage. Excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated these George V Silver Napkin Rings to the 1910s.

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SA1149041
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A George V era pair of silver napkin rings with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1912 and makers mark for The Gorham Manufacturing Co.
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The napkin rings have a waisted concave shape a d are embellished with four wavy line bands with a vacant shield for initials or crest.
Aramis Antiques

The rims are raised in relief with an egg and dart pattern. They are housed in their original box with the Belfast retailer’s name, David Mitchell Ltd, under a crown, gilt printed in the lid. Due to the crown, presumably this jeweller benefited from some royal patronage. Excellent condition.

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated these George V Silver Napkin Rings to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149041
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A pair of engine-turned sterling silver napkin rings with blank circular cartouches, displayed inside a black box with blue velvet and silk lining.
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Archive I A pair of engine-turned sterling silver napkin rings with blank circular cartouches, displayed inside a black box with blue velvet and silk lining.

George V Pair Silver Napkin Rings Birmingham 1912

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A pair of engine-turned sterling silver napkin rings with blank circular cartouches, displayed inside a black box with blue velvet and silk lining.
George V pair silver napkin rings Birmingham 1912
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A pair of engine-turned sterling silver napkin rings with blank circular cartouches, displayed inside a black box with blue velvet and silk lining.
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Introduced in the early 19th century across Europe, silver napkin rings were used to identify individual cloth napkins between household laundry days. By the George V era, hallmarked silver pairs housed in silk-lined presentation boxes became customary gifts for weddings and formal occasions.

British silver napkin rings were crafted from sterling silver stamped at .925 purity. Silversmiths frequently used engine-turning lathes to apply precise geometric patterns, finishing the rims with beaded or reeded borders and leaving central circular cartouches for personalized engraving.

Authentic British pieces bear complete assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant standard mark, a city mark such as the anchor for Birmingham, a specific date letter, and the registered makers mark. George V examples date between 1910 and 1936 and reflect early 20th-century decorative styling.

Display sterling silver napkin rings alongside structured linen or cotton napkins to introduce textural depth and historical character to modern tablescapes. They suit both formal dinner settings and relaxed, contemporary dining spaces when combined with minimalist tableware.

Maintain silver napkin rings by gently wiping them with a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated for fine silverware. Store the pieces in a dry location inside their original velvet-lined box or in anti-tarnish cloth bags to reduce oxidisation.
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