First recorded in France around 1800, silver napkin rings quickly became popular items throughout the rest of Europe as dining etiquette became more important. Used with linen napkins, the napkin ring was personal to each member of the household, ensuring that soiled napkins were not shared by people in-between wash days. Today silver napkin rings make wonderful presents for Christenings and for Weddings, and add a lovely touch of glamour to the table, even though napkins tend to be washed more frequently these days….
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1890 by E. S. Barnsley & Co., this very attractive, Victorian Set of 4, Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, feature filagree decoration and bead detailing throughout. Each napkin ring measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) in diameter, and together the set weighs 3.1 troy ounces.
£495
Hallmarked in London in 1995, this fabulous, Modern, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Child's Set, comprises an egg cup, an egg spoon and a napkin ring, decorated with yellow and red striped enamel and presented in a fitted box. The egg cup measures 2"(5cm) in diameter, the napkin ring measures 2"(5cm) in diameter and the spoon measures 4.25"(11cm) in length. Together, the set weighs 4.37 troy ounces.
£975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1925 by Docker & Burn, this handsome and rare to find set of 6 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings and matching Napkin Clips, are engraved 1-6, and are presented in their original box.
Each napkin ring measures 1"(3cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter. Each napkin clip measures 1"(2.5cm) in length. The box measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep. Together the napkin rings and clips weigh 7.7 troy ounces.
£1,175
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by H. G. Murphy, this stylish set of 6 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are all of differing designs, and are presented in their original box. Each napkin ring measures 0.25"(0.75cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter, and together weigh 2.9 troy ounces.
The box measures 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep.
£1,695