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Matched Pair of Liberty & Co Cymric Silver and Enamel Napkin Rings by Archibald Knox (Gm4778)
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Matched Pair of Liberty & Co Cymric Silver and Enamel Napkin Rings by Archibald Knox (Gm4778)

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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Matched pair of Liberty & Co cymric silver and enamel napkin rings by Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co, Birmingham 1904, 1909 

Marks: Yes

Dimensions: Height 1½ inches (4cms), diameter 2 inches (5cms)

Condition: Excellent

Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated these Silver Enamel Napkin Rings to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
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SA1188997
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gm4778
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Matched pair of Liberty & Co cymric silver and enamel napkin rings by Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co, Birmingham 1904, 1909 

Marks: Yes

Dimensions: Height 1½ inches (4cms), diameter 2 inches (5cms)

Condition: Excellent

Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated these Silver Enamel Napkin Rings to the 1900s.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188997
Dealers Internal Ref
gm4778
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Specialists in art nouveau, arts & crafts, art deco and c20th design

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A pair of cylindrical silver napkin rings decorated with stylized leaf and knotwork motifs inlaid with blue and green enamel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of cylindrical silver napkin rings decorated with stylized leaf and knotwork motifs inlaid with blue and green enamel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Matched Pair of Liberty & Co Cymric Silver and Enamel Napkin Rings by Archibald Knox (Gm4778)

Archive II A pair of cylindrical silver napkin rings decorated with stylized leaf and knotwork motifs inlaid with blue and green enamel. View II
Archive III A pair of cylindrical silver napkin rings decorated with stylized leaf and knotwork motifs inlaid with blue and green enamel. View III
Archive IV A pair of cylindrical silver napkin rings decorated with stylized leaf and knotwork motifs inlaid with blue and green enamel. View IV
Archive V A pair of cylindrical silver napkin rings decorated with stylized leaf and knotwork motifs inlaid with blue and green enamel. View V
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

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A pair of cylindrical silver napkin rings decorated with stylized leaf and knotwork motifs inlaid with blue and green enamel.
Matched pair of Liberty & Co cymric silver and enamel napkin rings by Archibald Knox (gm4778)
Ref: SA1188997
A pair of cylindrical silver napkin rings decorated with stylized leaf and knotwork motifs inlaid with blue and green enamel.
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver, Blue, Green
  • MotifsCeltic knotwork, Enamel panels, Entwined leaves, Cylindrical form
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

A matched pair of sterling silver napkin rings dates from the 1900 Arts and Crafts period. Each cylindrical piece displays polished silver surfaces decorated with applied panels containing blue and green enamel alongside stylized entwined leaves and Celtic knotwork. The interior features a delicate border moulding, while the exterior shows minor surface wear consistent with age and handling. Visible hallmarks indicate the Birmingham assay office and the production dates. These items measure 4 cm high and 5 cm wide. Such dining accessories suit an English Country House aesthetic and fit well upon a dining table center during meals or formal gatherings. They hold fabric napkins neatly in place beside table settings, adding a touch of period metalwork to domestic table arrangements. Collectors of early twentieth-century decorative arts find these silver and enamel pieces practical for everyday use as well as for display within a cabinet or on a sideboard.

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Arts and Crafts silver metalwork emphasizes hand craftsmanship, visible construction techniques, and organic or Celtic motifs. Items often feature hand-hammered surfaces, champleve or cloisonne enamelling, and stylised natural forms.

Enamelled silver tableware is typically constructed from sterling silver, which provides structural integrity, combined with vitreous enamel. The enamel consists of powdered glass fused to the silver surface using high heat.

Authentic Liberty & Co Cymric silver pieces generally feature specific British silver hallmarks along with the stamped mark CYMRIC or L&Co. The designs typically display distinctive Celtic knotwork, fluid interlaced lines, and vibrant enamel work designed by key figures like Archibald Knox.

Antique silver napkin rings can be styled on a dressed dining table accompanied by linen serviettes to add historical context. They can also be displayed on a sideboard top or within a glass cabinet as decorative silver metalwork.

Clean silver and enamel items using a soft microfibre cloth and warm water with mild liquid soap. Avoid chemical silver dips or abrasive polishes, as these can dull or damage the vitreous enamel surface.
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