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Beautiful Cased Solid Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Napkin Rings 1928 English
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Beautiful Cased Solid Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Napkin Rings 1928 English

1900 - 1920
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A rare pair of cased English solid sterling silver novelty napkin rings. They are all hallmarked for Chester 1928 with the maker being William Base & Sons. They have been superbly made being in the form of horse shoes. They are in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, still in they original retail case which is also superb, just a tiny mark to the front, see final photo. They measure approx. 2 inches (5.2cm) wide by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) long and have a combined weight of 40 grams excluding the case. A very nice clean set.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Silver Horseshoe Napkin Rings to the 1920s.

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A rare pair of cased English solid sterling silver novelty napkin rings. They are all hallmarked for Chester 1928 with the maker being William Base & Sons. They have been superbly made being in the form of horse shoes.
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They are in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, still in they original retail case which is also superb, just a tiny mark to the front, see final photo.
The Silver Squirrel

They measure approx. 2 inches (5.2cm) wide by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) long and have a combined weight of 40 grams excluding the case. A very nice clean set.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated these Silver Horseshoe Napkin Rings to the 1920s.

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SA1234859
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371/100/92-93
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A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box.
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Archive I A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box.

Beautiful Cased Solid Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Napkin Rings 1928 English

Archive II A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box. View II
Archive III A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box. View III
Archive IV A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box. View IV
Archive V A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box. View V
Archive VI A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box. View VI
Archive VII A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box. View VII
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A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box.
BEAUTIFUL CASED SOLID STERLING SILVER HORSE SHOE NAPKIN RINGS 1928 ENGLISH
Ref: SA1234859
A pair of sterling silver horseshoe-shaped napkin rings presented inside a silk-lined leatherette presentation box.
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silk, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver, Cream
  • MotifsHorseshoe shape, Nail head detailing, Fitted presentation box

This pair of solid sterling silver novelty napkin rings originates from the 1920 period. The set is formed as miniature horseshoes and comes housed in its original hinged retail presentation case, featuring cream satin and velvet-lined interior upholstery, a curved dark outer shell with a dotted gilt border, and a small metal push-clasp fastening at the front. The interior lid is printed with retailer lettering in black text stating Terry & Co Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Corner of Cross St & King St Manchester. Each napkin ring measures 5.2 cm wide by 5.6 cm long. In a modern interior setting, this boxed set serves as a decorative tabletop accessory for formal dining, or functions as a collector's display piece on a cabinet shelf. The items are kept protected within their fitted presentation box when not in use.

FAQs

Napkin rings gained widespread popularity in 19th-century Europe to identify individual cloth napkins between laundering, with themed shapes such as horseshoes becoming popular novelty designs during the early 20th century.

English silver napkin rings were primarily cast or stamped from sterling silver, hallmarked at 925 purity, and were often presented in tailored velvet or silk-lined display boxes.

Authentic British silver items feature official assay hallmarks, including the lion passante mark for sterling silver, a town mark, a makers mark, and a date letter indicating the exact year of production.

Vintage silver napkin rings can be paired with plain linen napkins on modern wood or stone table surfaces, adding metallic texture and traditional detail to contemporary dining settings.

Sterling silver should be cleaned with a specialized silver polishing cloth or gentle cream, avoided contact with harsh chemicals, and stored in fabric-lined presentation cases to minimize oxidisation.
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