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Description

Pair of Victorian napkin rings formed as buckles

Sheffield 1894

Makers James Dixon & Sons

One engraved with initials

2 Troy ozs

In fitted case

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated these Silver Napkin Rings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA403395

Dealers Internal Reference

8737

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

Pair of Victorian napkin rings formed as buckles

Sheffield 1894

Makers James Dixon & Sons

One engraved with initials

2 Troy ozs

In fitted case

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated these Silver Napkin Rings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA403395

Dealers Internal Ref

8737

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Colin Brand Antiques

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Colin Brand Antiques

Telephone 07786 922 409

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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand

Verified Since Apr 2014

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTableware
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialSilver, Leather, Velvet, Silk
ColourSilver
MotifsBuckle design, Strap motif, Fitted presentation case

FAQs

Napkin rings became popular in European households during the Victorian era, allowing families to identify and reuse linen napkins between laundry days.

Authentic pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver and bear British hallmarks indicating the makers mark, assay office, and date letter.

Authentication relies on checking for crisp hallmark stamps, correct weight, natural patination, and construction methods appropriate to the period.

They can be integrated into modern table settings to add metallic contrast, polished texture, and a sense of heritage craftsmanship.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialist polish, and stored in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment.