Antique French .800 (nearly sterling) Silver 2 1/8" Napkin Ring, "Bernard" Inscription

Wonderful antique French hallmarked .800 (nearly sterling) silver 2 1/8" napkin ring, at least 80% pure silver with bead style festooned bands and engraved "Bernard" dedication or inscription! The French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the curved outer shape and tiny number "2" within the mark for .800 or better silver content. Silversmith marks for Bardies Faure & Cie., Paris circa early 1900s.

Yes, a single here and 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 :). These are 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!

Very good condition. Weighs 31 grams, wonderful given its 100 or so years, great condition as you can see from the images. Light surface scuffing, a bit of visible tarnish, but it's in wonderful shape. See pictures for measurements.