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Sheffield 1932 Solid Silver Pair of Napkin Rings with Unusual Aesthetic Design, by Henry Wilkinson.
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Sheffield 1932 Solid Silver Pair of Napkin Rings with Unusual Aesthetic Design, by Henry Wilkinson.

1920 - 1940
Description

Sheffield 1932 pair of English hallmarked solid silver napkin rings made by Henry Wilkinson, weighing a heavy 60 grams together, and engraved with the initial C.

Unusual aesthetic design consisting of applied edge bands with raised spot pattern, surrounding a plain middle.

A delightful pair of napkin rings in very good condition.

A wonderful, functional and lasting gift for a baby, Christening, wedding, anniversary or to commemorate any special occasion.

Many other napkin rings, including pairs and more are in stock as well.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Napkin Rings to the 1930s.

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SA28623
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4715
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Sheffield 1932 pair of English hallmarked solid silver napkin rings made by Henry Wilkinson, weighing a heavy 60 grams together, and engraved with the initial C.
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Unusual aesthetic design consisting of applied edge bands with raised spot pattern, surrounding a plain middle.
Serpentine Antiques
fig 1. A pair of circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring a studded border design and subtle engraved monograms.
fig 1. Sheffield 1932 Solid Silver Pair of Napkin Rings with Unusual Aesthetic Design, by Henry Wilkinson.

A delightful pair of napkin rings in very good condition.

A wonderful, functional and lasting gift for a baby, Christening, wedding, anniversary or to commemorate any special occasion.

Many other napkin rings, including pairs and more are in stock as well.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Napkin Rings to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA28623
Dealers Internal Ref
4715
Serpentine Antiques
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Archive I A pair of circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring a studded border design and subtle engraved monograms.

Sheffield 1932 Solid Silver Pair of Napkin Rings with Unusual Aesthetic Design, by Henry Wilkinson.

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A pair of circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring a studded border design and subtle engraved monograms.
Sheffield 1932 solid silver pair of napkin rings with unusual aesthetic design, by Henry Wilkinson.
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A pair of circular sterling silver napkin rings featuring a studded border design and subtle engraved monograms.
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Silver napkin rings emerged in 19th-century Europe among the middle and upper classes to identify reusable cloth napkins between washings. By the early 20th century, British silversmiths produced them extensively in regional assay hubs such as Sheffield and Birmingham, turning functional dining items into decorative status symbols.

During the 1930s, British craftsmen fabricated napkin rings primarily from sterling silver, comprising 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. The rings were formed by bending sheet metal, soldering seams, and applying decorative features via hand engraving, punch work, or applied borders.

Authentic Sheffield sterling silver pieces feature a hallmark set comprising the crown symbol for the Sheffield assay office, the lion passant for sterling purity, a date letter, and a makers mark. Examining these stamped hallmarks under magnification confirms the origin, metal purity, and production year.

Antique silver napkin rings complement contemporary dining tables by contrasting bright metallic sheen against natural linen or crisp cotton napkins. Displaying them on modern wood or stone surfaces creates an eclectic, layered table arrangement suitable for formal dining or decorative sideboard staging.

Clean sterling silver napkin rings gently using a soft cloth with a mild silver polish to remove tarnish and restore lustre. Avoid abrasive cleaners or dishwasher cleaning, and store the items in anti-tarnish cloth pouches away from direct humidity to prevent oxidisation.
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