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10 Antique & Vintage Sterling Silver & Silver-Plated Fine Napkin Rings - Set of 10
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10 Antique & Vintage Sterling Silver & Silver-Plated Fine Napkin Rings - Set of 10
Elevate your next dinner party or holiday table setting with this spectacular curated collector’s lot of ten (10) antique and vintage fine napkin rings. Spanning the Late Victorian, Aesthetic Movement, and Edwardian eras, this diverse collection showcases the peak of turn-of-the-century metal craftsmanship, including hand-engraved bright-cuts, figural elements, and intricate repoussé work.
This beautifully diverse 10-piece lot includes:
• The "Best Wishes" Figural Wishbone Ring (1): A highly collectible late-Victorian silver-plated ring featuring an applied figural wishbone—a classic period symbol for good luck and prosperity.
• Aesthetic Movement Barrel Rings (3): A gorgeous trio of coordinating barrel-shaped rings featuring heavily rolled, finely reeded top and bottom rims. Each features unique hand-engraved botanical elements: bamboo stalks, trailing vines, wild daisies, and starburst clusters.
• Asian Export Repoussé Bowl Ring (1): A stunning spherical, bowl-shaped export silver napkin ring decorated with high-relief, chased repoussé imagery of traditional lotus blossoms, birds, and dense foliage against a stippled background.
• 1905 Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition Souvenir Ring (1): A rare, waisted hourglass-shaped world's fair souvenir ring featuring embossed panels depicting Portland, Oregon, the historic Forestry Building, and Willamette Falls.
• Victorian "Corset" Hourglass Ring (1): A sculptural, dramatic flared corset-silhouette ring featuring hand-etched pansy/hibiscus blooms heavily contrasted against a naturally patinated background.
• Bright-Cut Sterling Silver Oval Ring (1): A classic, elegant Late Victorian oval ring with shimmering stippled bright-cut scrollwork enclosing a personalized script engraving reading "H.W. Myer".
• Neoclassical Rectangular Bow Ring (1): A stately, flat-sided rectangular napkin ring boasting an applied ribbon-and-garland bow emblem on one side, and an elegant hand-engraved inscription reading "To J. Florine" on the other.
• Baroque Revival Openwork Brass Ring (1): A stunning, D-shaped (semi-circular) flat-back gallery ring in brass or gilded metal. It features an intricate pierced filigree body centering a royal coronet (crown) and a heraldic shield reminiscent of the historic Medici crest.
Perfect for avid collectors, antique lovers, or anyone wishing to add a layer of heirloom character, texture, and history to a modern tablescape.
Dimensions (Average per ring):
• Width/Diameter: 1.75" – 2.25"
• Height: 1.25" – 2.0"
This curated collection is in authentic, found antique condition and shows a significant, honest history of use. Please look closely at the photos, as several pieces exhibit notable structural and surface wear:
• Dents & Deformations: Multiple rings—particularly the rims of the silver barrel rings, the "Best Wishes" wishbone ring, and the corset-style ring—show visible warping, uneven edges, and structural dents from decades of handling. They are no longer perfectly symmetrical but remain fully functional.
• Surface Scratches & Scuffs: Heavy micro-scratching, minor scuffs, and fine surface abrasions are present across all pieces, typical of estate silver and brass.
• Heavy Tarnish & Finish Wear: The silver-plated pieces show deep oxidation, significant tarnish, and areas of plating wear (bleeding) where the underlying base metal is beginning to show through. The hand-engraved recessed details retain a heavily darkened contrast.
• Filigree Ring: The brass openwork ring exhibits dark tarnish, minor finish wear, and old polish residue trapped deep within the intricate pierced scrollwork.
This lot is sold entirely as-is, in unpolished estate condition. It is ideal for collectors who appreciate an authentic, heavily weathered antique look, or for those willing to put in the time to restore and straighten the metalwork.
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 2ʺD × 2ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silverplate
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- This curated collection is in authentic, found antique condition and shows a significant, honest history of use. Please look closely … moreThis curated collection is in authentic, found antique condition and shows a significant, honest history of use. Please look closely at the photos, as several pieces exhibit notable structural and surface wear: • Dents & Deformations: Multiple rings—particularly the rims of the silver barrel rings, the "Best Wishes" wishbone ring, and the corset-style ring—show visible warping, uneven edges, and structural dents from decades of handling. They are no longer perfectly symmetrical but remain fully functional. • Surface Scratches & Scuffs: Heavy micro-scratching, minor scuffs, and fine surface abrasions are present across all pieces, typical of estate silver and brass. • Heavy Tarnish & Finish Wear: The silver-plated pieces show deep oxidation, significant tarnish, and areas of plating wear (bleeding) where the underlying base metal is beginning to show through. The hand-engraved recessed details retain a heavily darkened contrast. • Filigree Ring: The brass openwork ring exhibits dark tarnish, minor finish wear, and old polish residue trapped deep within the intricate pierced scrollwork. This lot is sold entirely as-is, in unpolished estate condition. It is ideal for collectors who appreciate an authentic, heavily weathered antique look, or for those willing to put in the time to restore and straighten the metalwork. less
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