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Rare Victorian 1893 O Company Military Rifle Shooting Napkin Ring
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Rare Victorian 1893 O Company Military Rifle Shooting Napkin Ring

19th century
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A rare sterling silver Victorian napkin ring. It is hallmarked for London 1893 with the maker being WG GL. It has been superbly designed being engraved with rifles, O Company, and the date 1893. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, slightly out of round. It measures almost 2 inches (4.7cms) by 1.25 inches (2.8cms) and weighs 34 grams. A very interesting piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Silver Napkin Ring to the Victorian era.

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A rare sterling silver Victorian napkin ring. It is hallmarked for London 1893 with the maker being WG GL. It has been superbly designed being engraved with rifles, O Company, and the date 1893. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, slightly out of round. It measures almost 2 inches (4.7cms) by 1.25 inches (2.8cms) and weighs 34 grams. A very interesting piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Silver Napkin Ring to the Victorian era.

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A circular Victorian silver napkin ring featuring an engraving of crossed rifles, the inscription O COMPY, and the date 1893.
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Archive I A circular Victorian silver napkin ring featuring an engraving of crossed rifles, the inscription O COMPY, and the date 1893.

RARE VICTORIAN 1893 O COMPANY MILITARY RIFLE SHOOTING NAPKIN RING

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A circular Victorian silver napkin ring featuring an engraving of crossed rifles, the inscription O COMPY, and the date 1893.
RARE VICTORIAN 1893 O COMPANY MILITARY RIFLE SHOOTING NAPKIN RING
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A circular Victorian silver napkin ring featuring an engraving of crossed rifles, the inscription O COMPY, and the date 1893.
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Napkin rings became widespread in 19th-century Europe to identify individual cloth napkins between washings. During the Victorian period, silver napkin rings were frequently given as christening gifts, wedding presents, or military shooting prizes.

Victorian napkin rings were primarily crafted from sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver (EPNS). High-end examples featured hand-engraved motifs, initial panels, crests, or turned beaded borders.

Authentic pieces display British silver hallmarks including a makers mark, town mark, purity mark (such as the lion passant), and a date letter. Military presentation silver often features official regimental numbers, inscribed dates, or engraved crossed rifles.

Antique silver napkin rings can be integrated into formal dining table settings to add historical interest. Alternatively, single commemorative napkin rings can be displayed on a sideboard, placed on a valet tray, or grouped in a glass vitrine.

Maintain silver by gently polishing it with a specialized silver cloth or non-abrasive silver cream to remove tarnish. Store pieces in anti-tarnish cloth pouches away from direct sunlight and excess ambient moisture.
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