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Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Novelty Napkin Ring - 1959
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Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Novelty Napkin Ring - 1959

1940 - 1960
For Sale by S & A Marsh
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A fine Elizabeth II sterling silver napkin ring which has been designed in the form of Humpty Dumpty sitting on a wall. This plain silver napkin ring would make a perfect gift for a child and an interesting addition to a napkin ring collection. It sits neatly in a box and remains in excellent condition.

Height: 3.2 cms (1.3")

Diameter: 4.4 cms (1.7")

Weight: 30 grams

It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1959 by Walker & Hall.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver 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.

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S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Novelty Napkin Ring to the 1950s.

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Description
A fine Elizabeth II sterling silver napkin ring which has been designed in the form of Humpty Dumpty sitting on a wall.
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This plain silver napkin ring would make a perfect gift for a child and an interesting addition to a napkin ring collection.
S & A Marsh

It sits neatly in a box and remains in excellent condition.

fig 1. A sterling silver napkin ring featuring a pierced cutout motif of Humpty Dumpty wearing a top hat.
fig 1. Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Novelty Napkin Ring - 1959

Height: 3.2 cms (1.3")

Diameter: 4.4 cms (1.7")

Weight: 30 grams

It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1959 by Walker & Hall.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver 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 Novelty Napkin Ring to the 1950s.

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SA1229083
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Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Novelty Napkin Ring - 1959

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A sterling silver napkin ring featuring a pierced cutout motif of Humpty Dumpty wearing a top hat.
Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Novelty Napkin Ring - 1959
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A sterling silver napkin ring featuring a pierced cutout motif of Humpty Dumpty wearing a top hat.
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century British
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHumpty Dumpty motif, Top hat detail, Pierced silver cutout, Curved band

An Elizabeth II sterling silver novelty napkin ring, hallmarked in Sheffield for 1959 by Walker & Hall, dating to the mid-century British period. The piece takes the form of a curved silver band with a pierced cutout depicting Humpty Dumpty sitting on a wall wearing a top hat. The item is presented inside a dark rectangular storage box lined with blue velvet on the base and cream satin inside the hinged lid, secured with a small metal front clasp. The silver possesses a polished mirror finish, contrasting with the dark blue fabric lining and the cream-toned interior upholstery of the box. Standing 3.2 cm in height with a 4.4 cm diameter, the piece sits upright in the display compartment. This novelty item makes a practical addition to a dining table setting or a display cabinet collection. The polished silver surface gleams under dining room lighting, while the detailed cutout adds character to formal meals and family dinners. The compact dimensions allow it to rest neatly beside table settings or within dedicated silver storage cases when not in use.

FAQs

Novelty silver napkin rings originated during the Victorian era and remained popular throughout the twentieth century as personal table accessories, often featuring figurative motifs or characters from popular nursery rhymes.

High-grade sterling silver, standardized at 925 purity in Great Britain, was cast, pierced, or engraved to create these tabletop accessories.

Authentic pieces bear official British assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a registered makers mark.

Silver napkin rings can be paired with modern linen napkins on contemporary dining tables to add historic character and visual texture to formal or casual place settings.

Clean silver using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive materials or harsh chemicals that could damage fine surface details.
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