$296
Two American Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings, late 19th century, a Meriden Silver Plate Co. ring set onto oval base, with arched-back cat mounted atop ring, and pursuing hound standing against it with hind legs, ht. 3 3/8, and a Babcock & Co. ring mounted on faux turned wood stem, flanked by two bird figures, ovoid base, ht. 3 1/4 in. wear to plating, and darkening of metal. Meriden numbered 275. Babcock showing splits to metal of ring from compression onto stem/birds. edge denting to ring. age wear to both.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-10-03