Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 1920 - 1940

Name: Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Ring - 1934
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1229064
Price: 135 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectNapkin Rings
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArt Deco
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsOctagonal form, Reeded border, Engine turning

This George V sterling silver napkin ring dates from the 1930 Art Deco period. The silver piece has a polished finish with a hexagonal shape, featuring reeded borders at the top and bottom edges and a plain central body. It rests on a black velvet lining inside a fitted navy blue hinged case, which has a cream silk interior lid and a brass clasp closure. The case lid interior includes printed black lettering for the retailer, and gold-coloured beading runs along the exterior edges of the box. Height: 3 cms (1.2 inches), width: 4.3 cms (1.7 inches), and weight: 1.4 troy ounces (44 grams). In a modern home, this piece functions well on a dining table center for formal meals or as a display addition within a silver collection. It also serves as a traditional gift item for anniversaries or milestones. The compact container protects the item when not in use.

FAQs

Silver napkin rings were introduced in Europe during the early nineteenth century by the bourgeoisie to identify napkin ownership between laundry cycles. By the early twentieth century, they became standard elements of formal dining services and were frequently given as commemorative gifts.

1930s British napkin rings were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, defined by an alloy of 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent copper for durability. They often featured hand-engraved detailing, engine turning, or reeded borders.

Authentic British pieces bear official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, a makers mark, an assay town symbol, and a specific date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Antique silver napkin rings can be paired with neutral linen or cotton napkins on contemporary table settings to create contrast. Placing them atop structured dinnerware adds subtle metallic sheen and texture to modern tablescapes.

Silver should be cleaned periodically using a soft microfibre cloth treated with specialised silver polish to remove oxidisation. Store pieces in low-humidity environments, ideally in plush-lined fitted boxes or anti-tarnish bags, to minimize atmospheric tarnishing.

S & A Marsh

Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Ring - 1934

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