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Antique George V Sterling Silver & Agate Napkin Ring - 1923
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Antique George V Sterling Silver & Agate Napkin Ring - 1923

1900 - 1920
For Sale by S & A Marsh
Description

An antique George V sterling silver and agate napkin ring which has a semi-circular shaped pierced body with thistle detailing to the sides, agate stone decoration to the top and resting on a flat base. This silver and agate napkin ring with a Scottish theme would make an ideal gift and a useful addition to a collection. It remains in excellent condition.

Height: 4.2 cms (1.7")

Length: 4.5 cms (1.8")

Width: 4.1 cms (1.6")

Weight: 28 grams

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1923 by John Grinsell & Son.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this napkin ring for UK only.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Agate Napkin Ring to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09603553
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 103 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Date letter y on the base: 1923.
Maker's mark JG&S stamped beside assay marks: John Grinsell & Sons.
Lion passant and anchor hallmarks: sterling silver assayed at Birmingham.
Inlaid red and grey hardstone thistle: Scottish style table silver.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229079
Dealers Internal Reference
6716
Description
An antique George V sterling silver and agate napkin ring which has a semi-circular shaped pierced body with thistle detailing to the sides, agate stone decoration to the top and resting on a flat base.
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This silver and agate napkin ring with a Scottish theme would make an ideal gift and a useful addition to a collection.
S & A Marsh

It remains in excellent condition.

fig 1. A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone.
fig 1. Antique George V Sterling Silver & Agate Napkin Ring - 1923

Height: 4.2 cms (1.7")

Length: 4.5 cms (1.8")

Width: 4.1 cms (1.6")

Weight: 28 grams

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1923 by John Grinsell & Son.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this napkin ring for UK only.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Agate Napkin Ring to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09603553
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 103 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Date letter y on the base: 1923.
Maker's mark JG&S stamped beside assay marks: John Grinsell & Sons.
Lion passant and anchor hallmarks: sterling silver assayed at Birmingham.
Inlaid red and grey hardstone thistle: Scottish style table silver.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229079
Dealers Internal Ref
6716
S & A Marsh
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019
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Archive I A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone.

Antique George V Sterling Silver & Agate Napkin Ring - 1923

Archive II A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone. View II
Archive III A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone. View III
Archive IV A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone. View IV
Archive V A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone. View V
Archive VI A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone. View VI
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A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone.
Antique George V Sterling Silver & Agate Napkin Ring - 1923
Ref: SA1229079
A pierced sterling silver napkin ring featuring engraved Scottish thistle motifs and a central inlaid agate stone.
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Agate
  • ColourSilver, Grey
  • MotifsThistle engraving, Pierced metalwork, Agate inlay

This George V sterling silver and agate napkin ring dates from 1923 and bears the hallmark of John Grinsell & Son of Birmingham. The piece exhibits a semi-circular shaped pierced body with engraved thistle detailing to the sides, a flat base, and red and grey agate stone decoration inset at the top. The silver possesses a bright reflective finish. Measuring 4.2 cms in height, 4.5 cms in length, and 4.1 cms in width, the napkin ring brings a Scottish theme to the dining table center. It functions as a table accessory for formal meals or special occasions, and sits securely on dining surfaces during everyday use or display.

FAQs

Scottish agate jewellery and tableware gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century, heavily influenced by Queen Victorias preference for the Scottish Highlands. Silversmiths set native agates into sterling silver, frequently incorporating regional iconography such as thistles and Celtic strapwork.

Pieces from this era typically feature hallmarked sterling silver combined with polished regional gemstones such as grey agate, jasper, or quartz, crafted using metal piercing and hand engraving techniques.

Authentic George V silver displays official British hallmark stamps, including a makers mark, purity mark (such as the lion passant for sterling), town mark, and date letter corresponding to the 19101936 period.

Antique silver napkin rings add visual texture and historical contrast when paired with modern linen napkins, minimalist ceramic tableware, and natural timber dining surfaces.

Clean sterling silver using a dedicated silver polishing cloth, taking care to avoid harsh liquid chemicals that might damage stone settings or natural agate inlays; store in a dry location inside a anti-tarnish pouch.
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