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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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

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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.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1207275
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53165
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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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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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