Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
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Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold Napkin Rings 1940
REF: C4330 / LA459708
£2,250
€2,628
$2,830
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage George VI English 9ct yellow gold napkin rings - boxed; part of our dining silverware collection.
These exceptional vintage English 9ct yellow gold napkin rings have an octagonal shaped form.
The surface of these vintage napkin rings are plain and individually embellished to one panel with the contemporary engraved initials 'E.E' and 'E.F'.
Each napkin ring features the contemporary engraved date 'June 19th 1940' to the interior surface.
These exceptional napkin rings are fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box with satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch.
The interior of the cover bears the retailer's mark 'Charles Packer & Co. Ltd, 76 Regent St, London, W.'.
Such fine examples, crafted in 9ct yellow gold, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
These impressive napkin rings are crafted by the renowned London silversmith Richard Comyns of William Comyns & Sons Ltd.
Dimensions
Width 4.4cm/1.7"
Height 3.1cm/1.2"
Total weight
1.4 troy ounces/43.7g
Maker: William Comyns & Sons Ltd (Richard Comyns)
Origin: London, England
measurements
Height:
3.1 cm
Width:
4.4 cm
Total Weight:-
1.4 troy ounces/43.7g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Vintage George VI 9ct Yellow Gold Napkin Rings 1940 (LA459708) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1940
declaration
condition
condition
These boxed vintage gold napkin rings are an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The interior cover of the box bears some staining in keeping with age, but can be considered to be in excellent presentation condition.
Full British hallmarks struck to the surface of each napkin ring are very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of vintage gold napkin rings.