Elegant PAIR of antique French sterling silver 2" napkin rings, fluted rims with crossed ribbon accenting and "Anne" & "Yvonne" inscriptions or dedications! Both bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" within the marks means they're in .950 silver content (95% pure and so above the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). The tiny silversmith marks appear to be "GK" with a teapot though I've not been able to find reference yet.
YES, a PAIR here, hard to find. This listing is one of several superb antique and vintage sterling silver napkin rings that we're adding today (and in the weeks ahead) so be sure to browse our current offerings to build a collection fit for royalty :). We’ve amassed over 100 great old mostly French sterling napkin rings over the years and I’m working on them now. They're great mixed & matched around your table, wonderful to find a set of twelve or more matching pieces but who could be so lucky. And, isn't it much neater if all are unique, each with a history...a story of its own! We have rococo style napkin rings, guilloche style machined or engraved napkin rings, French Empire style napkin rings, personalized napkin rings with the original owners’ names on them… Just a massive array of styles and aesthetically unbeatable! Browse and enjoy, they’re all so lovely and sure to add to your fine dining experience (and that of your guests, too)!
Very good condition. The pair has a total weight of 1.8 troy ounces or 56 grams total. Both are in fine condition as you can see from the images with just some slight surface scratches and scuffing. Very slightly out of perfect round. See pictures for measurements.
