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1936 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd Pair
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1936 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd Pair

1920 - 1940
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A fine pair of hallmarked sterling silver napkin rings, assayed in Birmingham in 1936 and crafted by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd, a respected maker known for quality silverware.

Each ring features a crisp engine‑turned pattern with polished rims, showcasing classic pre‑war British design. The hallmarks are clear and well‑struck with vacant cartouche:

H.G&S Ltd (maker)

Anchor (Birmingham)

Lion Passant (sterling silver)

Date letter “M” for 1936

These napkin rings present beautifully, with only light age‑appropriate wear and a bright, reflective finish. A lovely addition to any silver collection or an elegant table setting.

Height 2.5 cm

Width Oval Shape: 5 cm long and 4 cm wide

Combined weight: 27.9 grams

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Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Sterling Silver Napkin Rings to the 1930s.

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A fine pair of hallmarked sterling silver napkin rings, assayed in Birmingham in 1936 and crafted by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd, a respected maker known for quality silverware.
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Each ring features a crisp engine‑turned pattern with polished rims, showcasing classic pre‑war British design.
Quality Antiques and Vintage

The hallmarks are clear and well‑struck with vacant cartouche:

fig 1. A pair of oval sterling silver napkin rings featuring an engine-turned textured band and plain polished edges.
fig 1. 1936 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd Pair

H.G&S Ltd (maker)

Anchor (Birmingham)

Lion Passant (sterling silver)

Date letter “M” for 1936

These napkin rings present beautifully, with only light age‑appropriate wear and a bright, reflective finish. A lovely addition to any silver collection or an elegant table setting.

Height 2.5 cm

Width Oval Shape: 5 cm long and 4 cm wide

Combined weight: 27.9 grams

We professionally package all our items for safety with Free UK Postage including tracking **

Date of Manufacture

Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Sterling Silver Napkin Rings to the 1930s.

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A pair of oval sterling silver napkin rings featuring an engine-turned textured band and plain polished edges.
1936 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd Pair
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A pair of oval sterling silver napkin rings featuring an engine-turned textured band and plain polished edges.
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine turning, Oval profile, Plain polished borders, British hallmarks

These sterling silver napkin rings date from the 1930 Art Deco period and are made by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd in Birmingham. The pair has a bright, reflective silver finish with a bright polished rim, plain polished borders, and an oval profile with engine turning. The design includes clear British hallmarks and a vacant cartouche on the textured band. Each piece stands 2.5 cm high, measuring 5 cm long and 4 cm wide. These accessories belong on a dining table centre for formal meals or special occasions, holding cloth napkins neatly at each place setting. They integrate easily into traditional or contemporary dining room schemes as functional tableware. The items show light age-appropriate wear from previous use.

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Napkin rings were introduced in Europe during the early nineteenth century by the bourgeoisie to identify individual cloth napkins between washings. By the early twentieth century, silver napkin rings had evolved into popular gifts and formal table decorations, often featuring decorative engine turning or custom engravings.

Twentieth-century napkin rings were predominantly made from sterling silver, silver plate, electroplated nickel silver, or bone. Sterling silver pieces were prized for their durability and bright lustre, often detailed using mechanized engine-turning lathes to create repeating geometric patterns.

Authentic British sterling silver items feature official assay marks stamped into the metal. These include the lion passant for sterling purity, a town mark indicating the assay office, a date letter designating the year of manufacture, and a makers initials mark.

Silver napkin rings can be integrated into modern tablescapes by pairing them with crisp linen napkins on contemporary ceramic or glass tableware. Mixing refined silver accessories with natural textures like wooden dining tables or woven placemats provides an elegant contrast.

Maintain silver items by regularly wiping them with a soft, dry cotton or microfibre cloth. For tarnished silver, use a specialized silver polish or cream, applying it gently along textured surfaces to avoid removing fine engine-turned details, and store in tarnish-resistant cloth bags.
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