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Unusual Cased Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Novelty "Belt" Napkin Rings, Circa 1890
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Unusual Cased Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Novelty "Belt" Napkin Rings, Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 6 September 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a very unusual and amusing cased pair of Novelty Victorian silver plate napkin rings. Each napkin ring modelled as a belt with a generous buckle. They are presented in their original Morocco leather case lined with a fuschia satin and velvet interior.

Dimensions:

Napkin rings: 4.5 cm diameter.

Box: 13 cm x 7 cm

Condition:

The napkin rings are in very good condition no base metal showing through. The box is in good condition, the clasp opens and closes nicely.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Victorian Belt Napkin Rings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA863774
Dealers Internal Reference
JAN94
Description
This is a very unusual and amusing cased pair of Novelty Victorian silver plate napkin rings. Each napkin ring modelled as a belt with a generous buckle.
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They are presented in their original Morocco leather case lined with a fuschia satin and velvet interior.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian silver-plated napkin rings designed to resemble buckled belts, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 1. Unusual Cased Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Novelty "Belt" Napkin Rings, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Napkin rings: 4.5 cm diameter.

Box: 13 cm x 7 cm

Condition:

The napkin rings are in very good condition no base metal showing through. The box is in good condition, the clasp opens and closes nicely.

fig 2. A pair of Victorian silver-plated napkin rings designed to resemble buckled belts, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 2. Unusual Cased Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Novelty "Belt" Napkin Rings, Circa 1890

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Victorian Belt Napkin Rings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA863774
Dealers Internal Ref
JAN94
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Unusual Cased Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Novelty "Belt" Napkin Rings, Circa 1890

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A pair of Victorian silver-plated napkin rings designed to resemble buckled belts, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box.
UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED NOVELTY "BELT" NAPKIN RINGS, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA863774
A pair of Victorian silver-plated napkin rings designed to resemble buckled belts, resting inside a velvet-lined presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNapkin Rings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Velvet, Silk
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBelt buckle design, Strapwork engraving, Fitted presentation box
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian novelty napkin rings are silver or silver-plated table accessories crafted during the late nineteenth century featuring whimsical designs such as belt buckles, animals, or figures. Introduced to identify individual cloth napkins between washings, these pieces became popular decorative items for formal dining tables.

Antique silver-plated napkin rings were typically manufactured by electroplating a thin layer of fine silver onto a base metal core such as nickel silver or Britannia metal. Designs were shaped through stamping, casting, or chasing before receiving decorative hand-engraving and finishing.

Authentic pieces usually display maker marks or electroplate stamps such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) alongside late Victorian design characteristics. Original presentation cases lined with silk or velvet often feature manufacturer details embossed inside the lid.

Cased napkin rings can be displayed open on a sideboard or inside a glass cabinet to show the contrast between the silver finish and velvet lining. Alternatively, they can be integrated into contemporary tablescapes to add historical texture to modern table linen.

Silver-plated items should be cleaned gently using a soft cloth and a specialised mild silver polish to prevent wearing through the electroplated layer. Storing the pieces within their original fitted case helps minimise oxidisation and protects the metalwork from scratch damage.
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