1819-38 Paris 950 Silver Napkin Ring (41 g)

$180.00
This large French sterling silver (950) napkin ring built painstakingly over days, not stamped out in a factory. The quality is unmistakable when you feel it in your hand. Sturdy build and a medium to heavy gauge. Monogrammed 'AM' in an elegant script on the reserve. Beautifully decorated with engine . Stamped with the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" within that mark means it's 1st quality for .950 or better silver content (at least 95% pure and higher than the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). Marked for the maker with a poorly struck mark (if you recognize the maker, please let me know!). There is a 'bigorne' mark on the interior which roughly dates this to 1819-1838 when these marks were used. In very good condition with a fleabite on one edge. 41 grams Check out some of my other French sterling silver hollowware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=29377404 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
This large French sterling silver (950) napkin ring built painstakingly over days, not stamped out in a factory. The quality is unmistakable when you feel it in your hand. Sturdy build and a medium to heavy gauge. Monogrammed 'AM' in an elegant script on the reserve. Beautifully decorated with engine . Stamped with the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" within that mark means it's 1st quality for .950 or better silver content (at least 95% pure and higher than the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). Marked for the maker with a poorly struck mark (if you recognize the maker, please let me know!). There is a 'bigorne' mark on the interior which roughly dates this to 1819-1838 when these marks were used. In very good condition with a fleabite on one edge. 41 grams Check out some of my other French sterling silver hollowware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=29377404 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP