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Antique George VI Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1944
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Antique George VI Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1944

1920 - 1940
For Sale by S & A Marsh
Description

An interesting pair of antique George VI sterling silver napkin rings which have large pierced and patterned features to the front of the body and a plain circular band at the rear. These silver napkin rings are unusual in design and would make an acceptable gift. They remain in excellent condition.

Height: 4.2 cms (1.6")

Diameter: 4.2 cms (1.6")

Length: 4.8 cms (1.8")

Weight: 2.2 troy ounces (68 grams)

They were hallmarked in Birmingham for 1944 by Lanson Ltd.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of these napkin rings 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 these Sterling Silver Napkin Rings to the 1940s.

Independent Date Check ID 09648780
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 82 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Date letter U in a cornered punch: fixes the Birmingham assay to 1944.
Maker's mark L Ltd: registered mark of Birmingham manufacturing silversmiths Lanson Ltd.
Lion passant and anchor hallmarks: sterling silver standard assayed at Birmingham.
Fine surface handling wisps across the polished silver: gentle domestic use over time.

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.

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SA1235540
Dealers Internal Reference
6753
Description
An interesting pair of antique George VI sterling silver napkin rings which have large pierced and patterned features to the front of the body and a plain circular band at the rear. These silver napkin rings are unusual in design and would make an acceptable gift. They remain in excellent condition.
fig 1. A pair of polished sterling silver napkin rings featuring pierced fretwork crest designs and shaped borders.
fig 1. Antique George VI Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1944

Height: 4.2 cms (1.6")

Diameter: 4.2 cms (1.6")

Length: 4.8 cms (1.8")

Weight: 2.2 troy ounces (68 grams)

They were hallmarked in Birmingham for 1944 by Lanson Ltd.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of these napkin rings 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 these Sterling Silver Napkin Rings to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 09648780
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 82 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Date letter U in a cornered punch: fixes the Birmingham assay to 1944.
Maker's mark L Ltd: registered mark of Birmingham manufacturing silversmiths Lanson Ltd.
Lion passant and anchor hallmarks: sterling silver standard assayed at Birmingham.
Fine surface handling wisps across the polished silver: gentle domestic use over time.

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
SA1235540
Dealers Internal Ref
6753
S & A Marsh
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019
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A pair of polished sterling silver napkin rings featuring pierced fretwork crest designs and shaped borders.
Antique George VI Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1944
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A pair of polished sterling silver napkin rings featuring pierced fretwork crest designs and shaped borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorge VI
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced fretwork, Fleur-de-lis motif, Curved rim, Polished finish

These antique George VI sterling silver napkin rings originate from the 1940 period and exhibit a polished silver colour. The items display large pierced fretwork and patterned crest designs to the front of the body, incorporating a fleur-de-lis motif alongside a curved rim and a plain circular band at the rear. Hallmarks from Birmingham for 1944 by Lanson Ltd are present. Measuring 4.2 cm in height, 4.2 cm in diameter, and 4.8 cm in length, the set works well on a dining table center for formal meals or special family gatherings. Everyday dining benefits from the functional and decorative presence of these sterling silver table accessories.

FAQs

Napkin rings originated in early 19th-century Europe to identify cloth napkins between laundry days, evolving into popular gifts and formal dining accessories by the mid-20th century.

Silver napkin rings were crafted from 925 sterling silver, frequently incorporating hand-pierced fretwork, cast motifs, or engraved detailing with soldered seams and polished mirror finishes.

Authentic British silver pieces display official hallmarks, including the lion passant for silver purity, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and a makers mark.

Pair sterling silver napkin rings with natural linen serviettes and contemporary stoneware plates to add historical texture and subtle metallic contrast to modern dining spaces.

Wipe silver gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialist silver polish, avoiding abrasive compounds, and store in anti-tarnish cloth pouches to minimise oxidisation.
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