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Antique Napkin Holders

Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The napkin is only for the
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Brass

Antique Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 0.99 in
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled the napkin is not
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Brass

Antique Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
H 6.7 in W 2.37 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Unger Brothers Edwardian Napkin Holders
By Unger Brothers
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of large Unger Brothers Edwardian Napkin Holders with reed and wreath designs. Heavy sterling
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1920s American Edwardian Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

19th Century English Silver Plated Napkin Holders, Sheffield, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian stunning set of six silver plated napkin holders and butt markers
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19th Century British Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Dutch Art Deco Napkin Holder in Patinated Silver
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dutch Art Deco napkin holder in patinated silver. The Netherlands, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Metal, Silver Plate

Bauhaus Style Art Deco Vintage White Metal Napkin Holder, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Style Art Deco vintage napkin holder from white lacquered metal Germany, circa 1920 . The
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Napkin Holders

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Sheet Metal

Elegant and Refined Art Deco Nickel Silver Napkin Holder, 1920s-1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant and Refined Art Deco Nickel Silver Napkin Holder, 1920s-1930s The refined character of
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Nickel

Art Deco Green Elephant Towel Napkin Holder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable Art Deco elephant towel holder / napkin ring. The cute little guy has his trunk up for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Porcelain

Seeing Double! Rare Meriden Carriage Napkin Holder Set
Located in Addison, TX
Antique Victorian Horse Drawn Carriage Napkin Ring Meriden.
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Early 20th Century Early Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

Beautiful Art Nouveau Silver Plated Napkin Holder Stand, Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A silver plated napkin rack / stand made in the Art Nouveau Period around 1910s, Germany. Nice
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Early 20th Century German Antique Napkin Holders

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Metal, Silver Plate

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Desk Letter Holder from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish hammered brass desk letter or napkin holder, Art Nouveau design, circa early
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Napkin Holders

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Brass

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gold Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Ring Moscow 1896
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Russian Imperial silver gilt cloisonne enamel napkin ring holder, silversmith; M.F. Sokolov
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1880s Russian Late Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Gold, Silver, Enamel

Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
rings feature figures of young boys climbing up one side of the napkin holder. The edges of each piece
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1880s German Jugendstil Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver, Metal, Silver Plate

Collection of Persian Silverware and Tableware
Located in London, GB
tall, slim vases, a ewer with group of six goblets, silver trays, a napkin holder, a small rectangular
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver

Candlestick in Gilt Bronze with Snuffer, Louis XVI Style, Period 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
candlestick to a service of honor such as the presentation of the shirt when getting up or that of the napkin
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Napkin Holders

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Bronze

Antique Napkin Ring, Chinese, Silver, Table Decor, Hallmark, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique personalised napkin ring. A Chinese, silver decorative holder, dating to the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver

Early 20th Century, French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Napkin Folding Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
table by unfolding the four napkin form sides and twisting the whole top in a secure position, it
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Napkin Holders

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Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Napkin Folding Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
and the top is dressed with beautiful parquetry motifs. Opening the table by unfolding the four napkin
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Napkin Holders

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Brass

Antique French Walnut & Marble Rafraîchissoir Wine Table with Coolers Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Corkscrew Holder, Circa 1900's. There is also a drawer for utensils, napkins, etc.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Napkin Holders

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Marble

Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
original gilded hull; this versatile vessel could be used as a bottle holder or be used to conceal items
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1920s Unknown Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
H 28.3 in W 6.8 in D 20.7 in

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French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Tunisian Water Carrier after Marcel Debut
By Marcel Debut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MARCEL DEBUT French, 1865-1933 French Orientalist Model of a Tunisian Young Man Carrying Water Polychromed and patinated bronze signed "Debut", sealed with editeur cachet "Bronze ...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Napkin Holders

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Bronze

Clarice Cliff Cup and Saucer Rare Pine Grove Bizarre Ptn Art Deco, Circa 1935
By Clarice Cliff
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a cup & saucer duo in the rarely seen, hand painted "Pine Grove" Pattern by the renowned Art Deco designer Clarice Cliff. This piece dates to the late Bizarre period, Circa 1...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Pottery

Christopher Dresser Elkington & Co. Silver-Plate Cruet
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare Classic original. Has engraved monogram FEA. Fully signed.
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Rare 1888 Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Potato Serving Spoon 12.5”
By Gorham
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorham (American, founded 1831), pattern active 1888-1991. A very rare serving piece in the "Versailles" pattern. This potato spoon features a figural and rococo motif to edge. Marke...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

Christopher Dresser Aesthetic Movement Claret, Hukin and Heath, 1880s
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare silver plate and glass claret from the English Aesthetic Movement designed by Christopher Dresser for Hukin and Heath. Signed, bears engraving as an athletic award.
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Italian 19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Music Professor" Carlo Sassi
By Carlo Sassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 19th century oil on canvas titled "The Music Professor" depicting a mid-19th century music-room scene of an elder man, the music professor, holding his violin, hat and umbrel...
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Napkin Holders

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood

Joseph Heinrichs Silverplated & Ebony 3-D Rabbit Chafing Dish, Circa 1904
By Joseph Heinrichs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Joseph Heinrichs Silverplated & Ebony 3-D Rabbit Chafing Dish, Circa 1904 A remarkable Joseph Heinrichs Silverplated & Ebony Three dimensional Rabbit Chafing Dish, dating back to ap...
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Early 20th Century Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Vintage Continental Working Man Portrait Painting
By Klimek
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage european oil on canvas board portrait of working man with landscape background. Signed Klimek lower right corner. Red bandana and hat this bearded man looks ready for the o...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Napkin Holders

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Canvas

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Rare Pulegoso Candlestick, Italy, circa 1930
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Sharon, CT
Literature: 'Gli Artisti di Venini', Fondazione Georgio Cini, pg. 68 illustrates examples from the series.
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Glass

Art Deco Breadbasket
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ridges encircle the entire inside of this Art Deco breadbasket. A simple but truly functional piece of silver to have on hand.  
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1920s American Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Breadbasket
Art Deco Breadbasket
H 2.5 in W 7 in D 12 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Dish or Plate Cross Fence gilded Ptn, Ca 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early Mason's Ironstone pottery desert plate or dish in the Cross Fence gilded pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, cir...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Napkin Holders

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Ironstone

Pair of Consulat Ebony-Inlaid Birchwood Armchairs Stamped Jacob Frères
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The curved pierced back with a palmette-inlaid shaped splat terminating in dolphin supports raised on an upholstered seat, on front carved joined hairy animal legs (pieds de bîches) ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Napkin Holders

Tankard with Printed Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1758
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Pint mug, in baluster form, decorated with early transfer prints of pheasants and two sheep. Transfer printing on bow porcelain is very rare. Prov: Taylor Coll; Winifred Williams,...
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Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Napkin Holders

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Porcelain

Rare Set of 18 Italian Silver Bird or Fowl Place Card Holders
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite collection comprises an exceptionally rare set of 18 Italian silver place card holders, each meticulously designed in the likeness of various avian species, including ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver

19th Century French Genre Scene Overdoor Painting on Board
Located in Dallas, TX
Genre paintings, such as this outdoor scene on a board, depict people engaged in leisurely activities, such as picnicking, hunting, or walking through a park. They were popular durin...
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19th Century French Antique Napkin Holders

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Wood, Paint

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Water Carrier by Louis Hiolin
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS HIOLIN French, 1846-1910 "Aguador" Patinated and Polychromed Bronze signed to base “Hiolin” cast circa early 20th century Item # 311CSG30P-9 A little treasure, this Orien...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Napkin Holders

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Bronze

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Victorian Figural Bulldog Napkin Holder
Located in Seattle, WA
A Victorian figural bulldog napkin holder Seated by his dog house, the bulldog casts his gaze
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19th Century Canadian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Novelty Bird Napkin Ring, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
napkin holder on a chain around its' neck, circa 1900. Free worldwide delivery. Measurements
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Early 1900s Central American Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Novelty Bird Napkin Ring, circa 1900
Silver Plated Novelty Bird Napkin Ring, circa 1900
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H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Blue and White Transfer Ware Serving Pieces and Ladles
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Group of hard to find blue and white transfer ware serving tureens, gravy boats, napkin holder and
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

19th Century Elkington & Company 204-Piece Silver Set
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
One pan handle - 5 inches One meat scissors - 6.5 inches Four napkin holder - 2.5 inches Three
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19th Century English Other Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver

Pair of Tiffany Cups and Saucers from the Mackay Service
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Charles Grosjean, but the coffee cups and saucers, coffee spoons, and napkin clips were done in gilt with
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19th Century American Antique Napkin Holders

Antique silver napkin holder, Germany - Hanau, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique silver napkin holder, Germany - Hanau, late 19th century. Antique napkin holder, 800
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Late 19th Century German Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Winged Birds Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
By 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian Era silver plate standing napkin holder with a pair of spread winged birds on
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 of Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings / Serviette Holders 1917 Plain
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
Napkin Holder features an English Hallmark as a feature on the one side and a plain polished surface that
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Early 20th Century English Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

Old English Silver-Plate Gondola Shape Toast Rack with Gondolier
Located in Charleston, SC
-purpose for letters, napkin holder, guest towels, etc.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Marching Putto Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian era silver plate standing napkin ring place holder with a marching putto
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Silver and Enamel Game Bird Napkin Rings
Located in London, GB
Rare pair of antique Edwardian silver napkin rings with hand-painted vitreous enameled facias. In
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century, French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Napkin Folding Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze handle. Opening the table by unfolding the four napkin form sides and twisting the whole top in a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Napkin Holders

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Brass, Bronze

English fruit and vegetable box
Located in Sheffield, MA
would be fun as a holder of napkins or silverware or even keys. the paint patina is excellent
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Early 20th Century English Antique Napkin Holders

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Wood

English fruit and vegetable box
English fruit and vegetable box
H 12.5 in W 19 in D 12 in
Antique Silver Golf Cruets, Set of Four, Early 1900s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, sitting next to elaborate gravy boats and decorative napkin rings, novelty toast racks, menu holders
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Early 1900s British Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver

English Set of 6 Sterling Silver Salts and Spoons Horace Woodward, 19th Century
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
cases, claret jug, cup, epergne, locket, menu holder, mustard, napkin ring, salt, sauceboat, vesta.            
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1880s English Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled The napkin is not included it
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Brass

Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
H 4.14 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Art Deco Butterfly Napkin Holder Nickel Silver and Bakelite, 1920s-1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Art Deco Butterfly Napkin Holder Nickel Silver and Bakelite, 1920s-1930s This charming
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Brass

S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver #27 Napkin Holder Set of 2, Monogram "ANN"/"BILL"
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
S. Kirk & Son #27 napkin holder set of 2 - monogrammed "ANN" and "BILL". Marking: S. KIRK & SON
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Early 20th Century American Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

French Porcelain Desk Letter Mail or Napkin Holder
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful hand-painted French porcelain mail letter desk holder, circa early-20th century
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Early 20th Century French Antique Napkin Holders

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Porcelain

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Wishbone Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian Era Silver-plate standing napkin holder with a wish-bone beside a braided ring
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Bakelite Letter Napkin Stand Holder Art Deco Bauhaus Era Cubist Barware
By Bauhaus
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
, and this is reflected in the design of this cubist letter stand or napkin holders that were made from
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Napkin Holders

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Bakelite

Art Deco Sterling Silver Toast Rack by Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New York, NY
toast. Also usable as a letter holder, napkin holder, guest towel holder, etc. Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

"Chick On A Wishbone" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
napkin holder for a little girl. It is referenced in "Napkin Rings" by Sandra Whitson, written in 1996 on
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1890s American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plate Fox Terrier and Woven Basket Standing Napkin Ring/ Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian era, a silver plate standing napkin ring and place holder showing a wire fox
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Scotty Dog and Barrel Standing Napkin Ring Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian Era Silver-plate standing napkin ring and place holder with a Scotty Dog
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Engraved Scrolled Silver Plate Wishbone Standing Napkin Ring
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian era standing napkin ring and place holder showing a scroll rim ring engraved
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Scrolled Silver Plate Boy Carrying a Standing Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian era silver plate standing napkin ring, place holder showing a young boy
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Napkin Ring and Bud Vase, American, circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
As with all Victorian figurals, this combination silver plated Turtle napkin ring and attached bud
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1880s American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Gorham & Webster Repousse Sterling Silver Footed Toothpick Match Holder
By Webster Company, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Webster & Gorham sterling silver toothpick / match stick holder with repousse foliate
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
case, compact, flask, flatware, glove sretchers, hair comb, hatpin, hatpin holder, napkin clip
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver

Late 19th Century American Silver Plated Peacock Figural Dish
Located in Incline Village, NV
items manufactured and so popular in the late 1800s, along with napkin rings and other tableware. It is
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver Plate

Two German Art Deco Silver Plated Brass Letter/Napkin Holders by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Port Hope, ON
These two whimsical German Art Deco letter/napkin holders are by the famed Wurttembergische
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Silver

Bradley And Hubbard Bronzed Huntsman Letter Holder
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Middleburg, VA
WONDERFUL LETTER HOLDER AS WELL AS A NAPKIN HOLDER. IT MAY HAVE HAD A DIVISOR IN THE MIDDLE AT ONE TIME AS
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Early 20th Century Antique Napkin Holders

ART DECO WICKER DESK/SERVER
Located in Sheffield, MA
top. Full length letter/napkin holder on back of 3-sided gallery.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Napkin Holders

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Reed

ART DECO WICKER DESK/SERVER
ART DECO WICKER DESK/SERVER
H 35.5 in W 54 in D 22 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Napkin Holder
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver acorn napkin holder. Measures 20.6 cm / 8 7/64 in.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Owl Letter Napkin Holder by H. L. Judd Co
By Judd Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are sharing an Art Nouveau owl letter holder which could also be used as a napkin holder. It is
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Napkin Holders

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Metal

Pair of Art Deco Red and Black Bakelite Elephant Napkin Serviette Rings on Wheel
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco pair of elephants in red and black bakelite napkin holders, on wheeled feet. Both perfect
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Napkin Holders

Antique Green Jade Dragon Belt Hook, Pen Rest or Door Handle
Located in SOMIS, CA
pen rest, a small towel/napkin holder or door handle. 173 grams. One of a kind.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Napkin Holders

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Jade

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Antique Napkin Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique napkin holders for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and ceramic, all antique napkin holders available were constructed with great care. Antique napkin holders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Louis XVI antique napkin holders are consistently popular styles. Antique napkin holders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Napkin Holders?

Prices for antique napkin holders start at $65 and top out at $10,852 with the average selling for $501.
Questions About Antique Napkin Holders
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    A napkin holder, sometimes known as a napkin ring, is a tube-shaped object designed to keep table linens neatly positioned on a dining table. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary napkin holders from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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