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Set of Six Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Numbered Napkin Rings - Circa 1905
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Set of Six Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Numbered Napkin Rings - Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A Nice Set Of Six Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Napkin Rings in a distinctive angular, architectural form. The front panels are decorated with engraved geometric strapwork and foliate flourishes framing a central cartouche. The numbers 1 to 6 are neatly engraved within the cartouches – circa 1905.

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Width: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Total weight of set: 241g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Edwardian Silver Napkin Rings to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09565214
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Engraved geometric strapwork with prick-dot borders: fashionable late Victorian and Edwardian table design.
Individually numbered front cartouches: standard practice for Edwardian family dinner sets.
Soft micro-scratching across the outer surfaces: decades of gentle domestic cleaning.
Dark oxidisation in the interior recesses: natural aging of silver plate.

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
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223602
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53342
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Description
A Nice Set Of Six Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Napkin Rings in a distinctive angular, architectural form.
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The front panels are decorated with engraved geometric strapwork and foliate flourishes framing a central cartouche.
Kingsdown Antiques

The numbers 1 to 6 are neatly engraved within the cartouches – circa 1905.

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Width: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Total weight of set: 241g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Edwardian Silver Napkin Rings to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09565214
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Engraved geometric strapwork with prick-dot borders: fashionable late Victorian and Edwardian table design.
Individually numbered front cartouches: standard practice for Edwardian family dinner sets.
Soft micro-scratching across the outer surfaces: decades of gentle domestic cleaning.
Dark oxidisation in the interior recesses: natural aging of silver plate.

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
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223602
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53342
Kingsdown Antiques
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A set of six Edwardian silver-plated napkin rings numbered one through six with engraved geometric borders.
Set Of Six Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Numbered Napkin Rings - circa 1905
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A set of six Edwardian silver-plated napkin rings numbered one through six with engraved geometric borders.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved geometric borders, Numbered cartouches, Shaped profile
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

A set of six Edwardian silver-plated napkin rings dating from around 1905, presented in an architectural form. The pieces are finished in a polished silver tone with distinct angular profiles and stack in a stepped pyramid arrangement. Each front panel displays engraved geometric strapwork and foliate flourishes surrounding a central cartouche, bearing individual engraved numbers from one to six. The metalwork shows light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use. Each napkin ring measures 3 cm high and 5 cm wide. A practical and decorative addition for use on a dining table center during formal meals or family gatherings.

FAQs

Numbered napkin rings originated in the nineteenth century to allow household members and guests to identify their assigned cloth napkin between daily meals before laundering was required.

Edwardian napkin rings were commonly crafted from sterling silver, electroplated nickel silver (EPNS), brass, bone, or celluloid, often decorated with hand engraving or engine turning.

Authentic pieces usually feature manufacturer makers marks, EPNS stamps, crisp period engraving styles such as bright-cut or geometric borders, and natural patination in lower areas.

Place them over folded linen or cotton napkins alongside modern ceramics and glassware to add texture and historical contrast to contemporary table layouts.

Wash in warm soapy water, dry thoroughly with a soft cloth, and use a dedicated non-abrasive silver polish to clear tarnish without stripping the underlying plating.
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