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Figural Napkin Rings

American Aesthetic Twin Turtle Figural Napkin Ring, Meriden Silver Plate Co.
American Aesthetic Twin Turtle Figural Napkin Ring, Meriden Silver Plate Co.

American Aesthetic Twin Turtle Figural Napkin Ring, Meriden Silver Plate Co.

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Aesthetic Twin Turtle Figural Napkin Ring Meriden Silver Plate Co., circa 1880s A finely

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

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Metal

19thC Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring; "Winged Cherub Pushing Ring"
19thC Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring; "Winged Cherub Pushing Ring"

19thC Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring; "Winged Cherub Pushing Ring"

Located in Incline Village, NV

guests got to have their own designated ring also. Nowadays, silver plated Victorian figural napkin rings

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, "Goldminer" American Circa 1909
Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, "Goldminer" American Circa 1909

Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, "Goldminer" American Circa 1909

Located in Incline Village, NV

their own designated ring also. Nowadays, silver plated Victorian figural napkin rings have become quite

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

American Japonisme Twin Fan Figural Napkin Ring by Meriden, Circa 1880
American Japonisme Twin Fan Figural Napkin Ring by Meriden, Circa 1880

American Japonisme Twin Fan Figural Napkin Ring by Meriden, Circa 1880

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Japonisme Twin Fan Figural Napkin Ring by Meriden Silver Plate Co., c. 1870s–1880s This

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Antique 19th Century American Japonisme Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Vintage English Sterling Silver Tennis-Themed Figural Napkin Ring
Vintage English Sterling Silver Tennis-Themed Figural Napkin Ring

Vintage English Sterling Silver Tennis-Themed Figural Napkin Ring

By Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Asprey International Limited

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine English silver napkin ring. In sterling silver. With an embossed tennis net, a pair of

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Figural Boy Napkin Ring, WMF, Germany, 1920s
Silver Plated Figural Boy Napkin Ring, WMF, Germany, 1920s

Silver Plated Figural Boy Napkin Ring, WMF, Germany, 1920s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful silver plated figural napkin ring, circa 1920s, made by WMF, Germany. Nice addition to

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Metal

American Victorian Figural Silver-Plated Bird & Leaf Napkin Ring, by Meriden
American Victorian Figural Silver-Plated Bird & Leaf Napkin Ring, by Meriden

American Victorian Figural Silver-Plated Bird & Leaf Napkin Ring, by Meriden

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Figural Silver-Plated Bird & Leaf Napkin Ring by Meriden Britannia Co., Circa 1880s This

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

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Metal

"Large Chick On Oval Base" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring; Meriden
"Large Chick On Oval Base" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring; Meriden

"Large Chick On Oval Base" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring; Meriden

By Meriden Britannia Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

figural napkin ring portraying a large chick pushing along a beautifully decorated ring while resting on

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

19th Century Silver Plated Victorian Figural "Kate Greenway" Themed Napkin Ring
19th Century Silver Plated Victorian Figural "Kate Greenway" Themed Napkin Ring

19th Century Silver Plated Victorian Figural "Kate Greenway" Themed Napkin Ring

Located in Incline Village, NV

The Kate Greenway style Victorian figural silver plated napkin rings are probably the most sought

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Victorian Figural Winged Cherub Silverplate Napkin Ring by Wilcox Silver Co.
Victorian Figural Winged Cherub Silverplate Napkin Ring by Wilcox Silver Co.

Victorian Figural Winged Cherub Silverplate Napkin Ring by Wilcox Silver Co.

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Figural Winged Cherub Silverplate Napkin Ring by Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Victorian Figural Silver- Plated Cherub Napkin Ring by Simpson, Hall & Miller
Victorian Figural Silver- Plated Cherub Napkin Ring by Simpson, Hall & Miller

Victorian Figural Silver- Plated Cherub Napkin Ring by Simpson, Hall & Miller

By Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Figural Silverplated Cherub Napkin Ring by Simpson, Hall & Miller, Late 19th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Late 19thC Silver Plated Victorian Squirrel Figural Nut Bowl American Circa 1885
Late 19thC Silver Plated Victorian Squirrel Figural Nut Bowl American Circa 1885

Late 19thC Silver Plated Victorian Squirrel Figural Nut Bowl American Circa 1885

Located in Incline Village, NV

figural Napkin rings and related figural items; having acquired this bowl in 1995. Note: I am a second

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Serving Bowls

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Silver Plate

Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Turtle Napkin Ring
Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Turtle Napkin Ring

Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Turtle Napkin Ring

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in Riverdale, NY

Rare Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Napkin Ring. Beautifully modeled turtle holding the

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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container
Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container

Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container

Located in Incline Village, NV

figural Napkin rings and related figural items; having acquired this in 1995. Note: I am a second

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Jars

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Silver Plate

Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub
Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub

Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub

Located in Wembley, GB

French Figural Silver Plate Cherub Napkin Ring Holder, Art Nouveau Table Object This refined French

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston
19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston

19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston

By James W. Tufts

Located in Incline Village, NV

: From my own personal collection of Victorian figurals, including Napkin Rings; having been acquired by

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

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Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Colonial Monkey
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Colonial Monkey

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Colonial Monkey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian Era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a monkey wearing colonial

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

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Silver Plate

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Two Jesters
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Two Jesters

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Two Jesters

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, an Aesthetic movement silver plated figural napkin ring showing two jesters

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

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Silver Plate

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Putto Pulling Cart
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Putto Pulling Cart

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Putto Pulling Cart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian Era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a male putto or cherub pulling

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

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Silver Plate

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Man Toting Barrel
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Man Toting Barrel

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Man Toting Barrel

By James W. Tufts

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, a aesthetic movement silver plated figural napkin ring showing a man toting

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

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Silver Plate

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Goat Pulling a Cart
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Goat Pulling a Cart

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Goat Pulling a Cart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a horned goat pulling a cart

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

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Silver Plate

Double Eagle Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, American, circa 1885
Double Eagle Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, American, circa 1885

Double Eagle Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, American, circa 1885

By Middleton Silver Plate Co. 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

manufacturers. They are highly sought after by collectors of Victorian figural napkin rings. Manufactured by the

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Boy Pulling a Cart
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Boy Pulling a Cart

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Boy Pulling a Cart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a young boy pulling a cart that

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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring Victorian circa 1880
Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring Victorian circa 1880

Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring Victorian circa 1880

By Rogers & Bros.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a much sought after Kate Greenway silver plated Victorian Napkin Ring, circa 1880. It

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Set of 6 Boxed Bellied Antique Silver Napkin Rings, 1915
Set of 6 Boxed Bellied Antique Silver Napkin Rings, 1915

Set of 6 Boxed Bellied Antique Silver Napkin Rings, 1915

By C.W. Fletcher & Son Ltd.

Located in London, GB

figural silver napkin rings were very popular in America, depicting all sorts of forms including dogs

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20th Century English Tableware

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Silver

Pairpoint Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring 'Double Rabbits'
Pairpoint Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring 'Double Rabbits'

Pairpoint Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring 'Double Rabbits'

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pairpoint Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring 'Double Rabbits' Pairpoint MFG Co. New Bedford, MA

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring
Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring

Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring USA, Circa 1890 Offering an exquisite

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

American Victorian 'Double Dog' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring, Circa 1890
American Victorian 'Double Dog' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring, Circa 1890

American Victorian 'Double Dog' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring, Circa 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Victorian 'Double Dog' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring, Circa 1890 An impressive

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated "Squirrel" Figural Napkin Ring, Victorian, circa 1880
Silver Plated "Squirrel" Figural Napkin Ring, Victorian, circa 1880

Silver Plated "Squirrel" Figural Napkin Ring, Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a much sought after Victorian silver plated figural napkin ring which depicts a squirrel

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Upright Rabbit
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Upright Rabbit

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Upright Rabbit

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, an Aesthetic Movement silver plated figural napkin ring showing a large

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring "Boy Pushing Ring" Meriden Ca 1880
Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring "Boy Pushing Ring" Meriden Ca 1880

Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring "Boy Pushing Ring" Meriden Ca 1880

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Silver plated American figural napkin ring of a young boy pushing a heart shaped napkin ring marked

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

American Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring of a Knight with Sword and Torch
American Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring of a Knight with Sword and Torch

American Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring of a Knight with Sword and Torch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring of a Knight with Sword and Torch Knickerbocker Silver

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring (Boy On Ring) . American, Circa 1880
Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring (Boy On Ring) . American, Circa 1880

Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring (Boy On Ring) . American, Circa 1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

the ground pulling on the napkin ring. It is similar in appearance, and the figure is almost identical

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Britannia Standard Silver

Turtle Pulling Cart Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, Rare, American, circa 1885
Turtle Pulling Cart Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, Rare, American, circa 1885

Turtle Pulling Cart Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, Rare, American, circa 1885

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very rare American silver plated Victorian figural napkin ring; attaining the status of A

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Victorian Butterfly Figural Napkin Ring & Bud Vase Combination American, ca 1884
Victorian Butterfly Figural Napkin Ring & Bud Vase Combination American, ca 1884

Victorian Butterfly Figural Napkin Ring & Bud Vase Combination American, ca 1884

By Rockford Silver Co

Located in Incline Village, NV

decorative objects. All in all, this is a beautiful and representative Victorian figural napkin ring

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Decorated Double Fan Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, circa 1877
Decorated Double Fan Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, circa 1877

Decorated Double Fan Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, circa 1877

Located in Incline Village, NV

in Sandra Whitson's "Napkin Rings" book is dedicated to that subject. This particular ring is in

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Angel Cherub Figural Antique Wilcox Quadruple Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Angel Cherub Figural Antique Wilcox Quadruple Silver Plate Napkin Ring

Angel Cherub Figural Antique Wilcox Quadruple Silver Plate Napkin Ring

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful silver plated figural napkin ring in the form of cherub angel, circa 1900s, made by

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plated Figural Chicken Napkin Ring, American, circa 20th Century
Silver Plated Figural Chicken Napkin Ring, American, circa 20th Century

Silver Plated Figural Chicken Napkin Ring, American, circa 20th Century

Located in Incline Village, NV

Listed is a silver plated figural napkin ring that I have not seen before and is unmarked. I do not

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Vintage 1920s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

African Safari Figural Animal Napkin Rings
African Safari Figural Animal Napkin Rings

African Safari Figural Animal Napkin Rings

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African Safari Figural Animal Napkin Rings

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Safari figural napkin rings. The Rhino and Giraffe napkin rings are an elegant way to

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Two Silver plated Wild Boar Napkin Rings, WMF, Germany, 1930s
Two Silver plated Wild Boar Napkin Rings, WMF, Germany, 1930s

Two Silver plated Wild Boar Napkin Rings, WMF, Germany, 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two silver plated figural napkin rings in the form of wild boars, circa 1930s, made by WMF

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20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Metal

"Shaggy Barking Dog" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring by Pairpoint Co
"Shaggy Barking Dog" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring by Pairpoint Co

"Shaggy Barking Dog" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring by Pairpoint Co

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Plate 32 on page 20 in Gottschalk and Sandra Whitson book "Figural Napkin Rings published in 1996

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Napkin Ring and Bud Vase, American, circa 1880
Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Napkin Ring and Bud Vase, American, circa 1880

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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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Metal, Silver Plate

"Seated Cat with Glass Eyes" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring C. 1880
"Seated Cat with Glass Eyes" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring C. 1880

"Seated Cat with Glass Eyes" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring C. 1880

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Plate 11 on page 12 in Gottschalk and Sandra Whitson book "Figural Napkin Rings published in 1996. The

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

"Long Tailed Bird" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring American, circa 1885
"Long Tailed Bird" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring American, circa 1885

"Long Tailed Bird" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring American, circa 1885

By Meriden Britannia Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

: Please see my listings for other silver plate and figural napkin rings.

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

"Cat with a Ball of Yarn" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American
"Cat with a Ball of Yarn" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American

"Cat with a Ball of Yarn" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

personalities of their guests. Note: Please see my listings for other silver plate and figural napkin rings

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

"Rip Van Winkle's Dog" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American, circa 1880s
"Rip Van Winkle's Dog" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American, circa 1880s

"Rip Van Winkle's Dog" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American, circa 1880s

By Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

. Note: Please see my listings for other silver plate and figural napkin rings.   

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six Matching Meriden Figural Twin Dove Napkin Rings
Set of Six Matching Meriden Figural Twin Dove Napkin Rings

Set of Six Matching Meriden Figural Twin Dove Napkin Rings

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Set of six matching Meriden figural twin dove napkin rings, #146. Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Nautical Sailor Figural Iron Napkin Rings Set of 12, Large
Nautical Sailor Figural Iron Napkin Rings Set of 12, Large

Nautical Sailor Figural Iron Napkin Rings Set of 12, Large

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rare vintage hand painted iron sailor napkin rings featuring a sailor. He is dressed in off white

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20th Century Nautical Objects

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Iron

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Figural Napkin Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of figural napkin rings available for sale. Each of these unique figural napkin rings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and silver plate. Figural napkin rings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Figural napkin rings made by Victorian designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. James W. Tufts, Meriden Britannia Company and Middleton Silver Plate Co. each produced beautiful figural napkin rings that are worth considering.

How Much are Figural Napkin Rings?

Prices for figural napkin rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, figural napkin rings begin at $95 and can go as high as $2,975, while the average can fetch as much as $482.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Figural Napkin Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Napkin rings were originally introduced in the 1800s and used as a way to determine whose napkin was whose, so they could be reused several times before washing. Today, they are simply used as decoration. Browse a collection of vintage and contemporary napkin rings on 1stiDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can figure out your ring size by taking a piece of string and wrapping it around the base of your finger. After marking the circumference with a pen, lay the string flat and measure it using a ruler. Next, write down the measurement in millimeters and compare it to a ring size chart.