2 x an interesting figural napkin ring with a boot alongside it which can double as a bud vase or toothpick holder.
Marked Aurora S.P. Mfg. Co. # 65.
One  available FOR SALE/or SWAP.


This napkin ring has two brownie cox palmers climbing aroung a napkin ring on a cut-corner rectangular base.
Marked Simpson Hall Miller & co. It may have had a number but is obscure.


napkin ring in the shape of a briefcase, marked 262


napkin ring in the shape of a purse.Marked Derby Silver Co. 329. In excellent condition.


napkin ring in the form of a book sitting on an aisel with leaf decoration, unmarked



This napkin ring takes the form of a barrel on 'wooden' leg supports. There are other napkin rings like this with branches and leafs on the side, but this one is not so common. This one is marked pairpoint #26.


napkin ring sitting on a wheelbarrow, marked James W. Tuffs 1537


Another, different, wheelbarrow napkin ring, made by Pairpoint Mfg, Quadruple Plate #40. This ring has a lovely wheel resembling a flower and detailed scroll work at the back and base. In excellent condition.


As above. Available FOR SALE/or SWAP.


two similar napkin rings, on an artist's palette, one with flowers and bug is marked Meriden B Company 239, other is marked I.J. Sharick, Albuquerque, N.M. 239


This figural napkin ring is decorated with a violin and both sit on a base in the form of a music sheet rolled at 2 ends.
It has the words "Old Times" engraved on the base and some music scores. Made by Wilcox Silver Co., Meriden #4393.


napkin ring with a horse shoe leaning on it, unmarked


napkin ring with a horse shoe over the top of the ring on a slant.
On the top of the horseshoe is the word Bonheur (French for Good Luck).
The ring is marked as made by James W Tufts of Boston and numbered 1540.
The napkin ring is beautifully engraved in fine detail all over, and sits on an oval base on 4 bun feet.


2 x napkin ring with harp leaning on it, unmarked. The two rings are both original but have different ring designs.


napkin ring with fan/leaf base and fitted scroll handle, unmarked


napkin ring on leaf base with fitted handle, unmarked


napkin ring with fitted side support/handle, marked meriden B Comapny 156


The napkin ring sits on a pedestal and two fans resting on their sides. Marked Knickerbocker 173. This is a rare figural napkin ring. It also carries that common theme to Knickerbocker Silver Co. where two of the same items sit on either side if the ring.



a napkin ring on the back of a cart with wheels, with a butterfly.
Unmarked as far as I can tell, but in G&W


In this figual napkin ring a large butterfly pulls a napkin holder along on a sleigh decorated with grapes etc.
Unmarked to maker and number but shown in G&W page 198, plate 483.



This figural napkin ring has a napkin holder sitting on a butterfly's wings,
 which sits on a square footed base turned at 90 degrees so it appears as a diamond shape.


2 x napkin ring sitting on the wings of two butterfllies, all on a chinese fan base, marked Meriden B Company 209. The one on teh right is a bit dented but I will probably straighten it on an anvil soon.



This figural napkin ring is similar to the one above, in that it have a similar fan base and very similar napkin ring, but with bamboo and oriental themes, with a butterfly on one branch by the way. It is Marked Meriden B Company 25. There is something missing that was attached to the disk above the ring on the sides (??). It is also similar to another napkin ring below which is marked Meriden 210, with bamboo and a butterfly, but different base. I have actually located this napkin ring in one of my books or online as having had a salt and pepper pot supported by a ring with extentions, so it is really a combination set.


  3 x napkin ring resting on a butterfly with two oriental fans on the sides on a square base sitting on 4 ball feet, marked Meriden B Company 208.
Two available FOR SALE/or SWAP.




Yet another two more rings like above. The base is a bit warped in one of them. Both available FOR SALE/or SWAP.




A simple but elegant figural napkin ring with 2 butterflies


2 different oriental fan napkin rings.
One sits on 3 ball feet with the fourth edge supported by the fan's handle.
Marked as made by Pairpoint but hard to read other information/number. In very good condition to excellent.
The other napkin ring has two fans leaning over each other on an oval base with a decorated edge on 4 feet. Beautiful detail.
Marked Bridgepoint Silver Co. #207, dated 1883. In excellent condition.



Like the one above on the right. Available FOR SALE/or SWAP.




2 x A sphinx sits with a ribbed napkin ring sitting on its back.
Marked Meriden B Company #165. Both in excellent condition with a lovely patina.
The second one is monogrammed "George". This one is not for sale, as this is my name.
The other is available FOR SALE/or SWAP.



This napkin ring sits on the back of two winged sphinxes (?) on a shaped base. Marked Meriden Silver Plate Co, 202


napkin ring in the shape of a shirt collar, unmarked


napkin ring in the shape of a shirt collar with a box, unmarked. nice and heavy. In excellent condition.


A napkin ring in the shape of a corset. Beautifully inscribed. Excellent condition. maker not marked.


2 x napkin ring in the shape of a belt, one of left unmarked, one on right marked with 5 hallmarks but hard to make out.


Another figural napkin ring in the shapes of a belt with buckle. Unmarked.



2 x a napkin ring embossed with a hand over a reef of flower. slightly different, as one has ribbing close to teh edge.
In excellent condition. Unmarked as to maker.


two similar oval shaped napkin rings, one with a portraot of a man and the other with a portrait of a woman. unmarked as to maker


2 engraved napkin rings, one on left with storks, leaves and flowers, unmarked; one on right with flowers, unmarked


A fabulous napkin ring with the skyline of New York running around the ring. When made the buildings were plated in copper and the sky in gold.


two triangular napkin rings, one with a medallion and the other with an embossed bee and flower on the other side


two plain silverplate napkin rings, one on right is marked Meriden B Company Sb 163. the one on right has the bird engraving typical of other Meriden napkin rings and designs.


3 x pedestal napkin rings, middle marked Meriden B Company 130, others marked Rogers & Bro. 130, and Meriden 131


a beautifully engraved napkin ring on an ornate tripod base with scroll supports. unmarked.


3 napkin rings sitting on ball feet, unmarked


honeycombe engraved napkin ring with ruby glass jewel on top, marked Simpson Hall Miller & Co. 17


napkin ring on two side supports, beautifully engraved, unmarked


napkin ring formed by two leaves arched up together, with flower buds, marked Meriden Silver Co. 208


two flower embossed napkin rings, both unmarked


napkin ring formed by curling branches and leaves, unmarked,
possible sterling silver, need to test


this is a napkin ring in the form of a book, nicely engraved, almost in mint condition, like it was not used. guaranteed authentic 19th century, unmarked.


As  above, a book shaped figural napkin ring, but with a different engraving on the front and back of the book.


This is a very rare figural napkin ring in thr form of a clothes iron. Marked as made by James W Tufts, and numbered 1636.


2 x religious theme napkin ring with a bible and sword on top.
Unmarked as to maker but definitely antique and engraved on bottom of each with script initials.
Probably belonged to a couple who may have got these as a wedding present.
One available FOR SALE/or SWAP.


this is quite a lovely napkin holder (may also be used as an open salt or toothpick holder) in the form of a basket with a handle, note the flower decorations on teh sides and the engravings, marked W.M. Rodgers Mfg. Co. , Hartford 242.


Just a lovely oriental design figural napkin ring.
In amazing condition given all the delicate bits that could have broken off over its 120 year history.
Marked Meriden B Company 210.


Another 2 figural napkin rings like the above. One has one tiny leaf missing near the top. Both had a nice dark patina.
Both available FOR SALE/or SWAP.


just a lovely traiangular shaped napkin ring with ball feet and a highly decorated edging with a maple leaf "The Forever" inscribed on it. Makes me think this ring has something to do with Canada and some war of sorts. There is a very similar ring like this pictured in Gottschalk and Whitson's book on page 246, but with beaded edging and crossed swords. In the book it says that this ring was produced by the Meriden branch in Canada as a souvenir of Canada. I guess the same applies to this ring. This ring is stamped C. Weeton Mfg Co., Warranted and EPBM, electro-plated britania metal, which what the napkin rings of the late 19th century were made of. This napkin ring here is in near mint/mint condition, just a tiny bit of tarnish, well kept.


a fabulous highly decorated semi-circular napkin ring with an arch, marked pairpoint #32 so quite an early one. It looks to have had a reapir done to the ring where one of the legs attaches (front left in photo), otherwise in very good condition. quite a rare ring nonetheless.




This lovely ornate figural napkin ring is made by Rogres Smith & Co., Meriden CT, and is numbered 313.
There are hints that it may have been gold plated when made.





This napkin ring looks to be made of bronze. Has a coperish colour and is quite heavy.
Decorated with dragons. Might be Britannia metal with bronze finish


2x figural napkin rings in the shape of crowns. Marked "Silver plated", "Made in England". not sure about age.





2 x oval shaped figural napkin rings decoreated with a applied medallion.
I believe these are pewter/Britannia metal but need to test them for silver. Maker is not marked.





This figural napkin ring has a drum sitting on a spherical base decorated with very detailed flowers and leaves.
It is marked Meriden Silverplate Co. 292.



This is a (trench art?) German WWI brass napkin ring with the words "Gott mit Uns" around a crown, which means "with god on our side"