Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Fabulous Set Chinese Export Mid-1800s Silver Napkin Rings w/ Original Box
Regular price
$989.00
Presented is a fabulous set of 4 Chinese export silver napkin rings in the original box. The set is from the mid-1800s, circa 1845 to 1870s. The silver napkin rings displays 3 hand-chased genre scenes of men with a deer surrounded by trees. One scene has a small oval cartouche above it with no monograms.
The box is a highly decorated lacquered wood with gilding that displays a genre scene with men standing among trees and a small building. The inside has painted decoration on pith paper and 4 compartments for the napkin rings.
This set is in excellent overall condition, especially considering age. The napkin rings have some wear to the high points, especially the faces. The box has some flaking to the paint and a few chips in the wood on the corners. There are no breaks and no repairs.
Measurements:
Box: 13 inches long, 2 3/4 inches wide, and 2 1/4 inches tall
Napkin Rings: 1 3/4 inches in diameter
Total Weight of Napkin Rings: 74.5 grams or 2.6 ounces -kc
The box is a highly decorated lacquered wood with gilding that displays a genre scene with men standing among trees and a small building. The inside has painted decoration on pith paper and 4 compartments for the napkin rings.
This set is in excellent overall condition, especially considering age. The napkin rings have some wear to the high points, especially the faces. The box has some flaking to the paint and a few chips in the wood on the corners. There are no breaks and no repairs.
Measurements:
Box: 13 inches long, 2 3/4 inches wide, and 2 1/4 inches tall
Napkin Rings: 1 3/4 inches in diameter
Total Weight of Napkin Rings: 74.5 grams or 2.6 ounces -kc