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Antique Pair George V Silver Napkin Rings Bham 1946 Ernest W Haywood
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Antique Pair George V Silver Napkin Rings Bham 1946 Ernest W Haywood

1920 - 1940
Sold 13 October 2026 · Queens Antiques and Collectables
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A very nice pair of post WWII George V Antique Sterling Silver NAPKIN RINGS.

Hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1946 by ERNEST W HAYWOOD.

Initials engraved to the cartouches AS & CS.

Nicely engineered turned design.

Both measuring 4.4 diameter cm x 2.6 cm high with a combined weight of 54.2 grams.

In very nice condition, hallmarks are good, some surface wear and marks commensurate of age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated these Silver Engine Turned Napkin Rings to the 1940s.

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Description
A very nice pair of post WWII George V Antique Sterling Silver NAPKIN RINGS.

Hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1946 by ERNEST W HAYWOOD.

Initials engraved to the cartouches AS & CS.

Nicely engineered turned design.

Both measuring 4.4 diameter cm x 2.6 cm high with a combined weight of 54.2 grams.

In very nice condition, hallmarks are good, some surface wear and marks commensurate of age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated these Silver Engine Turned Napkin Rings to the 1940s.

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SA1233116
Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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Archive I A pair of circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring an engine-turned textured pattern with a central polished band and British hallmarks. SOLD13 OCT 26

Antique Pair George V Silver Napkin Rings Bham 1946 Ernest W Haywood

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A pair of circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring an engine-turned textured pattern with a central polished band and British hallmarks.
Antique Pair George V Silver NAPKIN RINGS Bham 1946 ERNEST W HAYWOOD
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A pair of circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring an engine-turned textured pattern with a central polished band and British hallmarks.
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned pattern, Central plain band, Circular profile, Hallmarked exterior

This pair of George V sterling silver napkin rings dates from the 1940 period in an Art Deco style. The items show a metallic silver colour with polished finishes on the interior surfaces and the central plain band. Visible details include an engine-turned textured pattern across the upper and lower sections, engraved initials on the cartouches, clear hallmarks stamped on the exterior, and minor surface wear and marks consistent with age. Each napkin ring measures 4.4 cm in diameter by 2.6 cm in height with a combined weight of 54.2 grams. These pieces are suitable for everyday use or display on a dining table center in a home interior setting.

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Engine turning, or guilloche, is a precision engraving technique that became highly prominent on silver tableware during the early to mid-twentieth century. Napkin rings decorated with geometric engine-turned patterns were widely produced in British silversmithing centres like Birmingham and Sheffield to provide both texture and modern style.

Traditional British napkin rings are typically cast or raised from sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. High-grade examples feature precision engine-turned engraving and struck assay marks.

Authentic British sterling silver features a complete set of hallmarks stamped into the metal. These include the Lion Passant for sterling purity, an assay office symbol (such as an anchor for Birmingham), a specific date letter, and a registered makers mark.

Silver napkin rings can be styled on formal dining tables paired with crisp linen napkins, styled on sideboards within decorative trays, or displayed in glazed dressers as part of a curated collection of dining silver.

Clean silver napkin rings using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish to remove oxidisation without abrading fine engine-turned details. Store them in anti-tarnish cloth bags when not in active use to minimise exposure to moisture.
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