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Pair of Silver Napkin Rings.
For sale by George James Antiques
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Pair of Silver Napkin Rings.

1940 - 1960
Description

Fine pair of "Dutch 19th century style" napkin rings, each identical, in the form of a boy pushing a barrel. Of good size and weight, these magnificent pieces are beautifully made and in top class condition.

London. 1969. T.S.G. (maker's mark.)

Height of each 6cm

Combined weight 6.5 Troy oz/202gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated these Silver Novelty Napkin Rings to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
4.7cm (1.85")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244756
Dealers Internal Reference
28/2302
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Description
Fine pair of "Dutch 19th century style" napkin rings, each identical, in the form of a boy pushing a barrel. Of good size and weight, these magnificent pieces are beautifully made and in top class condition.

London. 1969. T.S.G. (maker's mark.)

Height of each 6cm

Combined weight 6.5 Troy oz/202gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated these Silver Novelty Napkin Rings to the 1960s.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
4.7cm (1.85")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244756
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2302
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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A pair of silver novelty napkin rings crafted in the shape of miniature barrels pushed by small human figures.
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Archive I A pair of silver novelty napkin rings crafted in the shape of miniature barrels pushed by small human figures.

Pair of Silver Napkin Rings.

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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
Location
Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
Items For Sale 124
Items Sold 810
George James Antiques
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
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A pair of silver novelty napkin rings crafted in the shape of miniature barrels pushed by small human figures.
Pair Of Silver Napkin Rings.
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A pair of silver novelty napkin rings crafted in the shape of miniature barrels pushed by small human figures.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleVictorian Novelty
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBarrel form, Figural sculpture, Engraved wood grain
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 4.7 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver napkin rings gained popularity in the nineteenth century during the Victorian era, serving to identify individual cloth napkins between meals while adding narrative detail to formal table settings.

These items were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, silver plate, or continental silver alloys, featuring cast figures and repousse or chased textures.

Authentic pieces typically bear hallmarking, maker marks, or purity stamps denoting silver content and origin, along with crisp hand-finished detail on figural components.

Silver napkin rings can be integrated into contemporary dining arrangements with crisp linen serviettes or displayed inside glazed cabinets and on sideboard surfaces.

Clean silver items using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive chemicals, and store them in tarnish-resistant pouches away from moisture.
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