Napkin rings were a necessary item for each person to have to identify their cloth napkin which would only be washed once. Chip grigley figural napkin rings silverplate at replacements, ltd. We have a large selection of figural napkin rings, pickle castors, revolving castor sets, mechanical jewel caskets, nut bowls, brides baskets, maud humphrey prints, whiting davis and mandalian purses, sterling dresser items, turn of the century candy jars and straw holders. I recently purchased a large collection of figural napkin rings that are in excellent condition. I purchased a large collection with several of jim pieces and about 50 of the real antique victorian figural napkin rings that i will be listing over the next few months. Mackies rings are very close in quality to victorian originals. These days, collectors gather a wide range of napkin rings, some collect only figural rings, others gather a table full of different monograms. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Share figural napkin rings by lillian gottschalk 1995, paperback figural napkin rings by lillian gottschalk 1995, paperback 2 product ratings. These figural victorian napkin rings are becoming ever more difficult to find and this is a wonderful example as well as just the thing to still grace an elegant tea table.
This charming american antique figural napkin ring appears on page 284 in the book figural napkin rings by gottschalk and whitson. Beautiful pair of antique figural silverplate lily pad napkin. This is a very rare american silver plated victorian figural napkin ring. There is a book figural napkin rings collectors identification and value guide by lillian gottschalk and sandra whitson, collector books, 1996.
Most of mackies new rings are copies of highly sought after originals such as. The new deer pulling sleigh is apparently copied, or at least inspired, from an victorian original made by toronto silver plate. This article will features mackies rings and provide some general background on original figural rings. The ultimate dinner party companion, vintage napkin rings are ideal for floating a partys theme should a signature cocktail seem a bit too pomp for an intimate gathering. By the mid1880s, reed and barton offered 43 figurals, meriden 35, with other companies like tufts and simpsonhallmiller offering many others. Wasnt sure if i should post this in jewelry or on how to do stuff. Ornate figural 5 napkin rings bud vase set silverplate.
First patented in 1869, figural rings soon filled entire pages of victorian silver plate catalogs. See more ideas about napkin rings, silver napkin rings and rings. Dragonfly napkin rings set, metal napkin holders for table linens, dining kitchen coffee everyday use dinner party occasion silver, 4 bj decor napkin rings set of 4,gold dragonfly napkin rings napkin holders for wedding banquet dinner decor favor tabletop adornment holder table decoration. Figural napkin rings copied from victorian originals. Cuff bracelets made from antique silver napkin rings. Rings were used, not only for entertaining and special occasions, but also to identify each member of the familys napkin, since the laundry was not done daily and the napkins were reused. The split greyhound has the number six coat on and is in full racing action and beautifully detailed. Collectors identification and value guide, by gottschalk and whitson, on page 203, plate 495. The ring itself is personalized with the name belle. Silver plated squirrel figural napkin ring, victorian. Shop the silver napkin rings collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art.
Get the best deals on collectible napkin rings when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique silverplated napkin ring large figural cherub. The ring depicts a turtle pulling a wheeled cart, with a book shaped napkin ring mounted atop the axles. We have the best deals on napkin ring figural so stop by and check us out first. Shop the victorian napkin rings collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used.
This is a great american victorin silverplate napkin ring featuring a large eagle ready to soar. Find great deals on ebay for napkin ring figural and silver plate figural napkin rings. The figural napkin rings are so beloved, that reproductions were made of the most collectable ones, made after illustrations from the childrens books by kate greenaway. They are works of art c1880, they are in most classified and identifiable. Turtle pulling cart victorian figural napkin ring, rare. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Silverplated napkin rings a good fit with green movement. See more ideas about napkin rings, rings and silver napkin rings. The napkin ring, figural, silverplate, was introduced in 1980 repro. Vr victorian figural book shaped easel napkin ring silverplated 611 whitson.
Nov 04, 2014 ten years ago i discovered the american victorian figural silverplate napkin ring. The little girl, above, is a reproduction, no where near as costly or valuable as her original sister think hundreds but just as charming to use for a special little person in your life. Some figural rings also included a bud vase to hold flowers or even a bell to ring for a servant. Add a touch of ocean air to your table setting with this beautiful coastal sparkle napkin ring. Portland, oregon silversmith james mackies new figural napkin rings are so well made, they are virtually impossible to separate from antique victorian originals. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Get the best deals on collectible napkin rings when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Napkin rings the final touch on a finely set table worthpoint. Apr 15, 2016 these days, collectors gather a wide range of napkin rings, some collect only figural rings, others gather a table full of different monograms. Whatever catches your heart, look for authentic napkin rings, most were marked with the silver company who produced them.
Napkin rings were a necessary item for each person to have to identify their cloth napkin which would only be washed once a week. Collectors identification and value guide by lillian gottschalk, sandra whitson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. On like these except withouth the vase portion can be found in the book figural napkin rings. Many were unmarked, and more often than not, the butter plate and other parts were lost or ended up with the wrong set. Please email me and i will be glad to send you a list or you are welcome to call me.
When playing hostess, use a set of traditional napkin rings for a formal air, or try a playful mixandmatch set of tarnished silver for a wild, overgrown garden party feel. Napkin ring figural for sale vintage antiques for sale. Antique napkin rings are used today as part of the new green movement. Ten years ago i discovered the american victorian figural silverplate napkin ring. The wreathstyle ring is created with acrylic beads in sea glass colors. But, i found my own little niche when i fell in love with figural napkin rings. This figural napkin ring is shown in the book by gottschalk and whitsons book figural napkin rings. Vintage antique erzgebirge figural wood ring pair w 4 napkins. Victorian silverplate figural napkin ring wmf wurttemberg fairy playing a flute. In the introduction, the authors state that the date when the first figural napkin rings were produced is uncertain, but for the most part they were mass produced between 1869 and the turn of the century. Figural napkin rings were, of course, much more elaborate and typically much more expensive. Yes, my dad was the wellknown toy dealer, frank whitson, from baltimore, md. Turnwald hans set 4 rabbit bunny signed silverplate figural napkin rings easter gift box. Napkin rings are thought to have originated in 19thcentury france, where sterling silver serving implements of every imaginable shape and purpose were the rule on the fashionable dining tables of the welltodo.
Antique figural napkin ring pan faun cymbals meriden book. Figural napkin rings and figural toothpick holders were popular mainly in the usa and in other places of the world during the period 18601910. Collectors identification and value guide gottschalk, lillian, whitson, sandra on. The cloth napkin used at dinner, if almost clean, can be carefully folded, rolled up and saved in the napkin ring. Americanvictorian figural napkin rings, book, 1971. The napkin ring is pictured page 141 of the reference book figural napkin rings by gottschalk and whitson and is from my personal collection. I bought this book as a christmas present for a new collector of all things victorian napkin rings and they havent been able to put it down. Collectors seek silverplated figural napkin rings the. Collecting antique napkin rings french garden house. Look to napkin rings for flourish when you need a little something extra to create fanfare or when the rest of your tabletop is equally fabulous and deserves everyones full attention. Figural napkin rings rare collection figural napkin rings. Then i made a point to look for them in antique stores, estate sales, flea markets, and auctions. The figural napkin ring is an american specialty in which the simple napkin ring is part of a small figure or sculpture that may take any shape and show any motif.
This would be a great addition to your napkin ring collection or to start one. Figural silverplate napkin ring holder liveauctioneers. This is one of the oldest of this type that we have seen and the first with the added vase holder. There is a few figural napkin rings with this boy and dog and even a card recieving tray. Silver plated figural napkin rings are exclusively an american product of the victorian era. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Figural napkin rings are generally considered the more collectible of those. The napkin ring, occasionally called a christening bangle, was originally used to identify the napkins of a household between weekly wash days.
Nov, 2015 antique napkin rings are used today as part of the new green movement. By keeping stacks and sets of napkin rings on hand, you can have a lot of fun setting the. Collectors identification and value guide 9780891456773 by gottschalk, lillian. Beautiful pair of antique figural silverplate lily pad. Figural napkin rings are arguably the most collectable item. Buying and selling unusual american victorian silverplate holloware. The cloth napkin used at dinner, if almost clean, can be carefully folded, rolled. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These are antique silver napkin rings but great idea for vintage silverware to cut off utensil end and bend for one of a kind vintage napkin rings one of the more interesting diy. Figural napkin rings, especially, were a great favorite with american. The standard napkin ring is a simple ring made from skewers. Vintage silver linings studios 2 greyhounds silverplate figural napkin ring. This book is full of photographs of themed napkin rings with valuations.
Bring a breath of ocean air to your table setting with this beautiful napkin ring. Figural napkin rings by lillian gottschalk 1995, paperback for. Child with book figural silver napkin ring simpson hall miller. Vintage antique erzgebirge figural wood ring pair w 4 napkins embroidered. Most of mackies new rings are copies of highly sought after originals such as kate greenaway children, cupids and animals. Antique 2 rabbits silversilverplate figural napkin ring. Victorian figural silver plate napkin ring girl on snail reading book vtg 0262. There are many rare ones including a rip van winkle, jack and jill, kg girls on seesaw and many unusual animals. Figural napkin rings by lillian gottschalk 1995, paperback. Napkin rings the final touch on a finely set table.
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