1882-1889 Louis Coignet of Paris Hourglass 950 Silver Napkin Ring - Paris (35 g)

$160.00
This large Paul Tonnelier 1819-1838 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 gauge. No monograms. Marked with the silver standard mark of the standard mark for large-sized objects and a large guaranty mark. Also marked for the maker with Tonnelier's quill 'PT' mark. Beautifully engraved with engine turned decorations a reserve that has not been engraved. 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). In very good condition. 35 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 Paul Tonnelier 1819-1838 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 gauge. No monograms. Marked with the silver standard mark of the standard mark for large-sized objects and a large guaranty mark. Also marked for the maker with Tonnelier's quill 'PT' mark. Beautifully engraved with engine turned decorations a reserve that has not been engraved. 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). In very good condition. 35 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