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A Rare Set of 4 Boxed & Numbered Silver Napkin Rings
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A Rare Set of 4 Boxed & Numbered Silver Napkin Rings

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 March 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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A rare set of four boxed silver napkin rings. These delightful examples are of 'waisted' shape and are of circular form. The borderes are decorated and each napin ringis engraved with the initial 'H' and numbered between 1& 4. They are presented in the originall plush and satin lined bo. A practical and decorative gift idea.

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The box is in good condition, with strong hinges.

Date :- Birmingham 1911.

Hallmarks :- Clear and matching.

Maker :- A J Pepper & Co.

Diameter :- 4.3 cms.

Height :- 3 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Silver Napkin Rings to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160866
Dealers Internal Reference
K1647
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Description
A rare set of four boxed silver napkin rings. These delightful examples are of 'waisted' shape and are of circular form.
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The borderes are decorated and each napin ringis engraved with the initial 'H' and numbered between 1& 4.
Jeff Sims Antiques

They are presented in the originall plush and satin lined bo. A practical and decorative gift idea.

fig 1. A set of four numbered sterling silver napkin rings rest inside a fitted black box lined with purple satin and velvet.
fig 1. A Rare Set of 4 Boxed & Numbered Silver Napkin Rings

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The box is in good condition, with strong hinges.

Date :- Birmingham 1911.

Hallmarks :- Clear and matching.

Maker :- A J Pepper & Co.

Diameter :- 4.3 cms.

Height :- 3 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Silver Napkin Rings to the 1910s.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160866
Dealers Internal Ref
K1647
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A set of four numbered sterling silver napkin rings rest inside a fitted black box lined with purple satin and velvet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare Set of 4 Boxed & Numbered Silver Napkin Rings

Archive II A set of four numbered sterling silver napkin rings rest inside a fitted black box lined with purple satin and velvet. View II
Archive III A set of four numbered sterling silver napkin rings rest inside a fitted black box lined with purple satin and velvet. View III
Archive IV A set of four numbered sterling silver napkin rings rest inside a fitted black box lined with purple satin and velvet. View IV
Archive V A set of four numbered sterling silver napkin rings rest inside a fitted black box lined with purple satin and velvet. View V
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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A set of four numbered sterling silver napkin rings rest inside a fitted black box lined with purple satin and velvet.
A rare set of 4 boxed & numbered silver napkin rings
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A set of four numbered sterling silver napkin rings rest inside a fitted black box lined with purple satin and velvet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silk, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsNumbered bands, Beaded rims, Fitted presentation box
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Napkin rings first appeared in France during the early 19th century as a means of identifying household members linens between washings. By the Victorian era, they became popular dining accessories across Europe and Britain, frequently given as gifts for weddings, christenings, and anniversaries.

Traditional napkin rings are typically crafted from sterling silver, silver-plate, or occasionally bone and ivory. Silversmiths employed techniques such as stamping, embossing, piercing, and hand-engraving to decorate the cylindrical bands with monograms, floral motifs, or geometric borders.

Authentic pieces are identified by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the metal standard, assay office, and date letter. Genuine older items also exhibit natural patina, minor surface wear from use, and traditional construction methods rather than modern casting lines.

These pieces can be incorporated into contemporary table settings to add polish and heritage character. They also function well as decorative objects when displayed in a vitrine, on a sideboard, or utilized creatively as small holders for place cards or dried floral stems.

Silver should be cleaned periodically using a specialised non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to remove tarnish without scratching the metal. Store them in a dry, tarnish-resistant lining or box away from direct sunlight and humidity to preserve their finish.
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