Presentation NAPKIN RING, Mudhook Yacht Club, 1929.

An early 20th century cased silver and enamel Presentation Napkin Ring with sailing interest, of plain rounded compressed form. The front enamelled with a red and black pennant with gold anchor, representing the Mudhook Yacht Club. The reverse with contemporary engraved inscription: 'MUDHOOK REGATTA 1930 STEERSMAN'S PRIZE WON BY 'HERMES'. Complete with original fitted hinged box with a velvet and satin lined interior with the retailers mark of Sorley, 107 - 109 West George St, Glasgow.
Mudhook Yacht Club, founded in 1873, is one of the oldest clubs in sailing history. It is based at Helensburgh on the north shore of the River Clyde in Scotland and is a fairly unique club being limited to only forty members. According to the club website: "It was (the club) particularly noted for only giving two prizes in any race but both prizes were of a very high quality".

By J W Benson Ltd, Birmingham, 1929.

In fine original condition with no damage or repair and of a very good gauge. The box is also in excellent condition.

70 mm x 28 mm x 17 mm. 42.5 grams

£335.

PAIR NAPKIN RINGS J.Sanderson & Sons 1918 HUNT & ROSKELL STORR & MORTIMER

A very fine quality and heavy pair of early 20th century cased silver Napkin Rings with simple bright-cut engraved borders and no initials or monograms. Complete with silk and velvet lined morocco leather case by HUNT & ROSKELL Late STORR & MORTIMER Jewellers & Goldsmiths to the Queen.

By John Sanderson & Sons, Sheffield 1918.

In fine condition with no damage or repair.

42mm x 29mm x 42mm. 78 grams total weight.

£185 pair.

PAIR NAPKIN RINGS Robert Stebbings London 1901

A very fine quality and heavy pair of Edwardian silver Napkin Rings with ornate cast raised borders, finely engraved with foliate sprays and vacant circular cartouches.

By Robert Stebbings, London 1901.

In superb original condition with no damage or repair.

40mm x 32mm x 45mm. 73 grams total weight.

£185 pair.

NAPKIN RING Tennis Interest Birmingham 1927

An unusual early 20th century silver Napkin Ring of triangular form with applied Tennis Racket and Ball.

Birmingham 1927. No maker’s mark.

In good condition with no damage or repair.

50mm x 22mm x 44mm. 24 grams.

£145.

NAPKIN RING Yellow Cairngorm stone Scottish Thistles J.Cook & Son Birmingham 1929

An early 20th century pierced silver Napkin Ring made for the Scottish market, of saddle shape and set with a fine facetted yellow Cairngorm stone, pierced and engraved with thistles.

By J. Cook & Son, Birmingham 1929.

In good condition with no damage or repair.

47mm x 23mm x 44mm.

£125.

NAPKIN RING Amethyst Cairngorm J.Millward Banks Chester 1902

An Edwardian silver Napkin Ring of plain saddle shape, set with a fine facetted amethyst Cairngorm stone. Engraved – “Vera”.

By John Millward Banks, Chester 1902.Birmingham 1921. Maker’s mark indecipherable.

In good condition with no damage or repair.

42mm x 29mm x 44mm.

£95.

NAPKIN RING Yellow Cairngorm stone Birmingham 1921

An early 20th century silver Napkin Ring of plain form set with a fine facetted yellow Cairngorm stone.

Birmingham 1921. Maker’s mark indecipherable.

In good condition with no damage or repair and no initials.

45mm diameter.

£95.

Set 4 NOVELTY DUCK NAPKIN RINGS Lanson Ltd 1944-46

A rare set of 4 mid 20th century Novelty silver Napkin Rings, stylistically modelled as quacking Ducks.

By Lanson Ltd, Birmingham 1944-46.

Good condition with no damage or repair.

43mm high x 65mm long. 110 grams total weight.

£675.

CASED SET 6 SILVER AND ENAMEL NAPKIN RINGS Wm Hutton & Sons 1910

A fine quality set of six early 20th century silver Napkin Rings, of perfectly plain circular form with inset crimson enamel numbers from 1-6. Complete with original royal blue silk and velvet lined Morocco leather case.

By William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1910.

In good condition with no damage or repair, the case also in good order.

Each 47mm diameter. 246 grams total weight.

£485.

NAPKIN RING J.S. Birmingham, 1904, Winged Cherubs

A good quality Edwardian silver Napkin Ring with turned over crenolated rim, chased and embossed with scrolls, cherub masks with wings and a vacant shield shape cartouche, on matt background.

By J.S, Birmingham 1904.

In good condition with no damage or repair

47 mm diameter x 31 mm tall. 21.5 grams.

£80.

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