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English Solid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring - London 1943
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English Solid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring - London 1943

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Puckerings
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A beautiful English solid silver napkin ring with an attractive pierced or reticulated decoration.

Fully hallmarked on the side for London 1943 together with the makers mark for Robert Pringle. Excellent condition measuring 1 7/8" in diameter x 1 1/4".

Item: 39242

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Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Napkin Ring to the 1940s.

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Description
A beautiful English solid silver napkin ring with an attractive pierced or reticulated decoration.

Fully hallmarked on the side for London 1943 together with the makers mark for Robert Pringle. Excellent condition measuring 1 7/8" in diameter x 1 1/4".

Item: 39242

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Napkin Ring to the 1940s.

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39242
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A cylindrical sterling silver napkin ring featuring openwork scroll patterns and an unengraved shield cartouche.
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Archive I A cylindrical sterling silver napkin ring featuring openwork scroll patterns and an unengraved shield cartouche.

English Solid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring - London 1943

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A cylindrical sterling silver napkin ring featuring openwork scroll patterns and an unengraved shield cartouche.
English Solid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring - London 1943
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A cylindrical sterling silver napkin ring featuring openwork scroll patterns and an unengraved shield cartouche.
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  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorge VI
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Shield cartouche, Openwork fretwork, Scalloped rim

This George VI sterling silver napkin ring dates to 1940 and exhibits a polished silver finish. The cylindrical body presents a central blank shield cartouche framed by elaborate pierced scrollwork and openwork fretwork, complemented by scalloped rims at the top and bottom edge. The surface displays minor scratches and scuffs consistent with period use, while full hallmarks appear on the side with the maker mark for Robert Pringle and the London assay office mark for 1943. Measuring 5 cm in diameter and 3 cm in height, the item fits standard fabric napkins for daily dining. Place this piece on a dining table center or sideboard within an English Country House setting during family meals or dinner parties. The classic openwork motif coordinates easily with antique tableware and contemporary settings alike. Table guests appreciate the traditional silver appearance when meals are served, making the accessory a practical addition to any formal dining room collection or tableware assembly.

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Napkin rings originated in early 19th-century Europe, primarily to identify family members individual cloth napkins between laundering cycles. Crafted from precious metals like sterling silver, they evolved into functional status symbols and key elements of formal dining etiquette.

Sterling silver napkin rings consist of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural strength. Artisans formed them using techniques such as metal rolling, fretwork piercing, casting, and hand engraving to create intricate scrollwork or cartouche panels.

Authentic British sterling silver features a standardised set of hallmarks stamped into the metal. Look for the lion passant symbol denoting sterling purity, an assay office mark such as the leopards head for London, a date letter, and a makers mark.

Silver napkin rings introduce metallic texture and historic accenting to modern table settings. Pair them with neutral linen napkins, minimalist ceramics, or natural timber tables to create contrast between traditional metalwork and current interior design.

Clean sterling silver using a soft microfibre cloth and a mild silver polish specifically formulated for precious metals. Store pieces in anti-tarnish cloth bags away from humidity and avoid abrasive chemicals that can wear delicate surface details.
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