3x A large dachsound dog carries the napkin ring on its back. Unmarked as to maker.
The first and third napkin rings is in excellent condition. The second one is still in very good condition.
Two available FOR SALE/or SWAP. I destroyed one trying to replate it, so just one left for swap/sale.


This is a stunning figural napkin ring, in much the same mould as the one above, which has a large barking dog carrying the napkin ring on its back.
It is marked 62 on its front paw. In excellent condition.


A large dog is pawing while holding a napkin ring on its back on a shaped base, marked Simpson, Hall, Miller $ Co. #019. Must be a rather early figural napkin ring with such a low number. In excellent condition.





two small begging dogs facing in opposite directions away from the large napkin ring, unmarked, excellent condition.


two more of the above ring. They came from the same estate, so probably belonged to a married couple.
Available FOR SALE/or SWAP


two small dogs facing napkin ring, marked Meriden B Company 279


large upright dog in front of napkin ring, marked Wilcox Meriden 01541


This figural napkin ring has a pug dog standing in front on a round ring witha  central band. The napkin rings is a genuine antique ring but sadly has been repaired on the ring behind the dog. Still present quite well from the RHS. It has sold at USA auction houses, in good condition for $400.


a dog and eagle confronting each other on a napkin ring, marked Meriden B Company 364



This rare figural napkin ring is similar to the one above (and below). It has a scottie dog raised up against the side of the napkin holder trying to get to a bird (looks like an eagle) which is itself glaring down on the dog. this figural napkin ring sits on a rectangular base with splayed feet. It is unmarked. It has a nice mild semi-dark patina.


two dogs on either side of napkin ring with an eagle on top, ring sits on a tree stump, marked Meriden B Company 366


begging dog facing a napkin ring raised on scrolls, marked Knickerbocker 207


a begging dog is raised up against the napkin, which has a lovely scrolled edge and is beautifully engraved. The ring is unmarked. It is in excellent, practically mint aged condition with a lovely patina.


Another one like above. Condition is very good. Available FOR SALE/or SWAP


dog chasing bird on top of napkin ring, marked Reed & Barton 1110 X


a little dog appears to be barking/defending a napkin ring sitting on a leaf and branch base. The ring is a bit out of shape. Unmarked as to maker.

A running dog has a napkin ring on it's back. Marked Rogers, Smith & Co. Meriden #244.
In average aged condition. Available FOR SALE/or SWAP



Another figural napkin ring as above but in excellent condition


A lovely Corgi or Chitchiwawa dog stands next to a waisted and engraved napkin ring with heavy beading along the edges. Marked F.M. Rogers Mfg. Co. Hartford Conn. number 287. The ring is shown in G&W page 17, plate 24. They say it is a Welsh Corgi (Pembroke).


This one is similar to the one above but the ring is a bit different. It has the number 1445 on the bottom of one of the dog's feet.



A Collie (?) stands on a circular base next to a barrel shaped ring. Marked Tufts 1531


In this ring the dog is standing on the other side of teh ring and is holding a bucket from its mouth. It is marked james W Tufts 1532. This figural napkin ring has fine ribbing or milling on the ring and around the base.


A similar dog appears in this ring to the above. The ring looks like it is made of woven cane, and has an insect on it too.
Marked E. Ridley & Sons NY 175.



bloodhound on rocky base, marked with a badge saying hard white metal, quadruple plate, cannot find number


A pug dog with glass eyes has the napkin holder forming its body. There are a few rings like this including a cat, fox and owl. It has the number 431 underneath. Maker not marked. The one shown in G&W has no maker's mark or number. In excellent condition with great patina.



a large dog holds the napkin ring from its mouth, made by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. #014. In excellent condition, with nice patina on dog.


a small bulldog stands alongside an unusually decorated napokin ring, unmarked, but shown in Schnadig's book page 75. In excellent condition.


a bulldog stands alongside an unusually shaped and cut napkin ring, unmarked, but antique and authentic.
In excellent condition. Available FOR SALE/or SWAP


A pair of figural bulldog napkin rings, which came from teh same house so probably belonged to a couple. It is amazing when you find pairs like this because it means they (the napkin rings) stayed together for 120 to 130 years. Quite amazing really. One of these rings is like the one above, whereas the other has a different ring attached.


A bulldog sits on a base next to a napkin ring elevated from the base like a trophy. marked W inside a web (for Webster Silver Co.) #220. In original condition, with nice patina. Has a couple of knocks to the base and napkin ring.


A large bulldog sits next to a round napkin ring with double beading along the edges. Unmarked. In excellent condition.



A large bulldog stands on a footed square base next to a napkin ring/holder in teh shape of a house. Marked Simpson Hall Miller & Co. I cannot see any number. In excellent aged condition.




2 x In this figural napkin ring a dog (bulldog) is looking out of a doghouse (on both sides).
Marked Meriden B Company 270. In excellent condition.
Available FOR SALE/or SWAP


A small dog walks on either side of this napkin ring which is in the shape of a purse. All sitting on a very decorative base. In near mint condition, made by The Van Bergh S.P. Co. and numbered #99 overstamped "97"


This is a large figural napkin ring with dogs on either side of the ring with a cherub sitting on top. On a decorated rectangular base. Made by Osborn Co. Lancaster, and numbered 709. This ring is shown in G&W.


This figural napkin ring is made by the same company as the one above, same dog and design on the base. Marked Osborne Co. 708, so the one preceeding the above. In nice aged condition.



In this figural napkin ring, a greyhound or whippet sits on a leaf base with the ring behind the dog.
This ring was made unmarked.
In very good to excellent condition.


This figural napkin ring has two greyhounds sitting on either side of the base with the napkin holder sitting above the base on top of their heads. It is marked Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. 01. It is not "10" but 01, as 10 was used for a combination set, and the first few figural napkin rings made by Simpson Hall and Miller started with a zero, like 06, 07 (the sailor boy rings in people_male have these numbers in fact). I would think this was possibly the very firts figural napkin ring that Simpson Hall Miller & Co. made.


A greyhound sits patiently next to a pieced napkin ring with rope design, on a wavy base. marked Made in England with hallmarks attributed to J.E Bushel, c1900. In near mint conition.



rip van winkles dog pulling ring on wheels, marked Simpson Hall Miller & Co. 033, fitted with tiny holes on ring for toothpicks also.



A pug dog pulls the napkin holder on wheels like a cart. Unmarked as to maker as far as I can tell. In excellent condition.





This figural napkin ring has a dog on one side and a pheasant on the other side, all sitting on a very ornate oval shaped base.
Marked Toronto S.P. Company 1134. In excellent condition.