Bidspirit auction | Ten Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings

Ten Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings - Origin: American and English Date: Late 19th to early 20th century Period/Style: Victorian and Aesthetic Movement Maker: Various, including Pairpoint Mfg. Co., Aurora Silver Plate Co., Rogers, Smith & Co., Pelton Bros. & Co., Derby Silver Co., and Falcon Silver Plate Co. Materials: Silver-plated metal Form: Collection of ten figural napkin or linen rings Description: A collection of ten fanciful silver-plated napkin rings in assorted figural and novelty forms. The group includes a woman pushing a barrel, a crested bird, a kangaroo, a boy or clown with a dog, paired animals supporting an engraved ring, a floral-engraved ring on a circular pierced base, a girl carrying a basket, a barrel-form ring with coin-shaped medallion, a web-engraved handled ring on branch-form supports, and a dachshund supporting a floral ring. Several rings have bright-cut, engraved, or relief floral decoration, and one bears a script name. Marks: Two examples marked AURORA SILVER PLATE. One marked PAIRPOINT MFG CO with diamond-P logo, QUADRUPLE PLATE, 12. One marked MADE IN ENGLAND, FALCON SILVER PLATE CO, 4961. One marked ROGERS SMITH & CO, MERIDEN, QUADRUPLE, 168. One marked PELTON BROS & CO, ST. LOUIS, QUADRUPLE PLATE, 93. One marked DERBY SILVER CO, QUADRUPLE PLATE, 208. One additional maker's mark is too faint to read reliably. Remaining examples unmarked. Dimensions: Each approximately 2.5 in. H x 3 in. D Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: All exhibit age and use wear, including tarnish, oxidation, surface scratches, abrasions, small dents, and areas of silver-plate loss exposing coppery or dark base metal. Several rings and bases have minor bends, warping, pitting, and casting irregularities. Engraved decoration and monograms show rubbing. Applied figures and supports appear generally intact, although scattered looseness or old repairs may be present. The dachshund example has pronounced plating loss.