RARE Novelty Late Victorian Silver Napkin Ring with 4 Bun Feet + Rd No / Birmingham Assay Office

29 g.

5.5 cm x 2 cm x 3.5 cm.

Cast in solid silver in a traditional shape but with feet.

Fully hallmarked for W.H.L / Anchor (Birmingham) / Lion Passant (Sterling Silver) / Date Letter ‘a’ (1900).

In addition, prominently features the design registration number 298925, dating to 1897.

The bun feat are an appealing and rarer seen practical feature that allow the napkin ring to stand upright with the material or paper napkin inside.

The detailed period floral engravings to the silver, covering the outside of the napkin ring are exquisite.

With vacant cartouche.

A wonderful napkin ring that is too unusual to melt down, but instead, be enjoyed as part of a silver or dining collection. In such nice condition, would look great as part of a Christmas table setting.