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Nice Pair of Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1911
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Nice Pair of Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1911

1900 - 1920
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A Nice Pair of Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings richly engraved with scrolling foliate decoration. Each ring is generously sized with a broad band and a shaped vacant cartouche to the front for initials. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1911.

* The engraved scrollwork catches candlelight beautifully beside white linen and china.

Measurements:

Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)

Diameter: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Silver weight: 38g

Total weight: 191g

In good condition – The silver shows light surface wear consistent with age and normal handling. Hallmarks are clear.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Napkin Rings to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09450925
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Birmingham anchor and lion passant hallmarks: sterling silver assayed in Birmingham.
Date letters m and o: struck during the early George V years.
Maker's mark JR: Birmingham silversmith John Rose.
Mappin & Webb stamped silk lid lining: period retailer presentation case.
Soft surface rubbing inside the bands: honest use and gentle polishing.

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
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1207275
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53165
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Description
A Nice Pair of Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings richly engraved with scrolling foliate decoration.
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Each ring is generously sized with a broad band and a shaped vacant cartouche to the front for initials.
Kingsdown Antiques

Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1911.

fig 1. A pair of engraved sterling silver napkin rings with circular cartouches resting inside a dark blue velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 1. Nice Pair of Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1911

The engraved scrollwork catches candlelight beautifully beside white linen and china.

Measurements:

Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)

Diameter: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Silver weight: 38g

Total weight: 191g

In good condition – The silver shows light surface wear consistent with age and normal handling. Hallmarks are clear.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Napkin Rings to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09450925
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Birmingham anchor and lion passant hallmarks: sterling silver assayed in Birmingham.
Date letters m and o: struck during the early George V years.
Maker's mark JR: Birmingham silversmith John Rose.
Mappin & Webb stamped silk lid lining: period retailer presentation case.
Soft surface rubbing inside the bands: honest use and gentle polishing.

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
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207275
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53165
Kingsdown Antiques
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A pair of engraved sterling silver napkin rings with circular cartouches resting inside a dark blue velvet-lined presentation box.
Nice Pair of Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1911
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Silk
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate engraving, Unengraved cartouche, Fitted presentation box
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This pair of George V sterling silver napkin rings dates from 1910 and displays broad bands richly decorated with scrolling foliate engraving alongside shaped vacant circular cartouches. Each piece is housed inside a fitted presentation box featuring a dark blue velvet interior base and an off-white cream silk lining inside the hinged lid stamped with a royal crown maker mark, all enclosed by a dark outer casing with a small metallic clasp on the front edge. Light surface wear on the silver indicates gentle use over time, while the hallmarked metal gleams against the contrasting textile background. Measuring 2.5 cm high, 5 cm wide and 5 cm deep, these tabletop items suit placement on a sideboard top during formal dining occasions or family gatherings in a traditional English country house setting. They function practically to hold folded linen napkins neatly at the table while adding a reflective metallic accent to household tableware displays.

FAQs

Napkin rings were introduced in nineteenth-century Europe by the bourgeoisie to identify individual cloth napkins between weekly laundry washings. Sterling silver examples became popular gifts for christenings, weddings, and anniversaries, often featuring intricate engraving and personal monograms.

Traditional silver napkin rings were crafted from sheets of sterling silver (925 purity) formed into cylinders or oval bands. Craftsmen applied decoration using hand-chasing, engine-turning, or engraving techniques before soldering the seams and stamping official assay hallmarks.

Authenticity is verified by checking for official British assay office hallmarks, which include a lion passant mark for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Weight, hand-engraved details, and period presentation cases also help confirm age and quality.

Display these accessories on a formal dining table paired with crisp linen napkins to create an elegant place setting. Alternatively, showcase boxed pairs inside a glass display cabinet or atop a dining room sideboard alongside silver hollowware.

Clean gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that strip delicate engraving. Store the items in a felt-lined or original fitted box away from humidity to minimise oxidation and tarnishing.
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