Napkin ring - .833 silver - Swan
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Antique solid silver napkin ring with a swan motif, of Portuguese origin, dating from 1850–1900, height 4.5 cm, weight 19 g, in good condition with minor signs of ageing.
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Antique Solid Silver Napkin Ring – Swan Motif – Early 20th Century
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
Elegant antique napkin ring made of solid silver, decorated with a refined Art Nouveau style motif featuring two swans facing each other, forming a symmetrical ornamental design above a central cartouche.
The decoration includes flowing vegetal elements and a blank shield-shaped cartouche that was traditionally intended for engraving initials or a family monogram.
The graceful swan motif and curved decorative lines are characteristic of late 19th – early 20th century table silver, making this piece both a functional object and a decorative collectible.
Napkin rings such as this were commonly used in formal dining settings and are today appreciated by collectors of antique silver tableware and Art Nouveau objects.
Height: 4.5cm
Weight: 19g
Good condition
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Antique Solid Silver Napkin Ring – Swan Motif – Early 20th Century
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
Elegant antique napkin ring made of solid silver, decorated with a refined Art Nouveau style motif featuring two swans facing each other, forming a symmetrical ornamental design above a central cartouche.
The decoration includes flowing vegetal elements and a blank shield-shaped cartouche that was traditionally intended for engraving initials or a family monogram.
The graceful swan motif and curved decorative lines are characteristic of late 19th – early 20th century table silver, making this piece both a functional object and a decorative collectible.
Napkin rings such as this were commonly used in formal dining settings and are today appreciated by collectors of antique silver tableware and Art Nouveau objects.
Height: 4.5cm
Weight: 19g
Good condition
Sent via UPS with tracking number
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
19 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title additional information
Swan
Country of Origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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