Lot 238: A 1900 And 1912 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

This lot comprises two circular napkin rings. The first is a 1900 example featuring repousse decoration with vertical gadrooning flanking a central foliate cartouche, and a crimped, ruffled rim. It bears the maker’s mark J.E.B. for J. E. Bushell, alongside Birmingham assay office hallmarks including a walking lion passant and the date letter A. The second is a 1912 example of plain, convex form with rolled edges. It bears the maker’s mark A.C. CO. LTD for A. Chick & Sons Ltd, with Birmingham assay office hallmarks including a walking lion passant and the date letter N. Both items are constructed from solid sterling silver.
Weight: 53.92g.