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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in Case 1900
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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in Case 1900

19th century
Description

This is a superb pair of antique late Victorian sterling silver napkin rings in their original presentation case.

They're hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Bourne.

They weigh 61 grams / 1.96 troy oz the pair and there are no inscriptions or monograms.

They're in excellent condition and ready to use and will come with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Victorian Sterling Napkin Rings to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09248653
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 126 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Date letter a punch: Birmingham assay mark for 1900.
Anchor and lion passant marks: English sterling silver standard.
Maker's mark H.B: workshop of silversmith Henry Bourne.
Hand-engraved foliate scrolls around vacant shield cartouches: popular late 19th-century decoration.
Fitted case lined with ruched silk: original retailer presentation box.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178379
Dealers Internal Reference
9769
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Description
This is a superb pair of antique late Victorian sterling silver napkin rings in their original presentation case.

They're hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Bourne.

They weigh 61 grams / 1.96 troy oz the pair and there are no inscriptions or monograms.

They're in excellent condition and ready to use and will come with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Victorian Sterling Napkin Rings to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09248653
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 126 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Date letter a punch: Birmingham assay mark for 1900.
Anchor and lion passant marks: English sterling silver standard.
Maker's mark H.B: workshop of silversmith Henry Bourne.
Hand-engraved foliate scrolls around vacant shield cartouches: popular late 19th-century decoration.
Fitted case lined with ruched silk: original retailer presentation box.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178379
Dealers Internal Ref
9769
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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A pair of engraved Victorian sterling silver napkin rings set inside a red silk and velvet lined presentation box.
Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in Case 1900
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silk, Velvet, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver, Red
  • MotifsFoliate engraving, Shield cartouche, Beaded trim
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This is a pair of Victorian sterling silver napkin rings presented in an original leatherette-covered case lined with red silk and velvet. Each ring displays intricate foliate engraving, a blank shield cartouche for a monogram, and a beaded trim along the rim. The silver possesses a bright, polished finish with crisp decorative detailing, while the interior fabric shows a soft, gathered texture cradling the pieces securely. The presentation box measures 18 cm wide by 10 cm deep and 8 cm high, forming a compact and portable ensemble. In a contemporary home, this set works well displayed on a dining room sideboard or a living room console table as a decorative tabletop accessory. The dual holders sit neatly within their fitted compartment, making them suitable for traditional formal table settings or as a refined display piece. The combination of bright metalwork and vibrant red lining brings classic English country house character to traditional or transitional interior schemes.

Napkin rings were introduced in nineteenth-century Europe by the bourgeoisie to identify cloth napkins between laundry days. Sets made from sterling silver quickly became popular items to commemorate special occasions, such as christenings and weddings.

Victorian napkin rings were primarily crafted from sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver. They were frequently housed in fitted leatherette or wooden cases lined with silk and velvet for protection and presentation.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces feature a full set of official hallmarks, including a makers mark, a town mark, a fineness mark (such as the passant lion), and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Silver napkin rings can be integrated into modern tablescapes alongside linen napkins, natural wood surfaces, and contemporary glassware to add historical contrast to modern dining setups.

Clean silver using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish to remove tarnish without scratching the surface. Store pieces in silk or felt linings within closed presentation cases to slow down oxidisation.
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