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rare figural napkin ring Cherub on Cart pulled by Swan silver Meriden B 333 SB

$ 792

Availability: 72 in stock
  • Style: Victorian
  • Condition: excellent condtion
  • Brand: Meriden Britannia
  • Maker: Meriden B Company
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Composition: Silverplate
  • Type: figural napkin ring

    Description

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    This magnificent figural napkin ring has a cherub aloft on the holder/cart on wheels with reins to
    a swan which is pulling the cart along. All in near mint condition.
    Marked as made by Meriden B Company with the production number SB 333.
    I have encountered this figural  napkin ring in Australia only but have not seen it much in USA auctions.
    I sometimes wonder if it was a special batch (hence "SB") that was released in Australia.
    This figural napkin rings is NOT shown in
    the book
    "
    Figural Napkin Rings: Collector's Identification and Value Guide
    ", by Gottschalk and Whitson (G&W),
    so is very rare and may confirm my belief it was a special batch release.
    I have sold this ring recently twice before for 00 and 50, so this is a fair price. It will appreciated in time as things come and go in cycles.
    This is like mint condition too, natural patina, hardly showing any age; may have been kept as an ornament. They don't show up the the USA much. If you are serious collector this is a must.
    Did find one that sold in USA for 00 USD plus 20% commission = 80 plus expensive postage
    I am a member of the
    International Figural Napkin Ring & Toothpick Holder Collectors Society