Seven Victorian silverplate napkin rings. First a simple open design with beaded border and oak leaf and branch feet. Marked "B6" on bottom. Monogrammed with letter D. Second a rounded triangle with etched foliate designs and open filigree branches. Unmarked. Third designed and etched in the style of a handbag or satchel with clasp and label details. Marked on bottom "Pathpoint Mfg., Quarduple Plate, 87" with maker's mark. Fourth with an Oriental style design, having two fans leaning together and tied at handles with twisted rope and attached to woven base. Fans are each decorated with Oriental water scene having boat, cranes, and bamboo. Marked "Belle" on one side. Bottom marked "Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., quarduple plate, 213." Fifth a triangle shape with one side having etched vine and floral design, and the other having a three-dimensional bee perched. Footed bottom marked "Markanted Triple Plate, Aurora? Mfg. Co, 51." Maker's mark worn. Looks to be an early piece. Sixth piece another handbag shaped piece with handle and etched vine and leaf designs with clasp. Botom marked "W.M. Rogers and Son 16, Hartford, Conn., 5." Final an unusual design with wishbones top scalloped base. Side inscribed "Best Wishes." Bottom marked "Wilcox Silverplate Co., Quarduple plate, Meridan, Conn., 4347."

PERIOD: Late 19th Century

ORIGIN: Connecticut, United States

SIZE: Smallest 1 6/8"L x 2"W x 1 1/2"H, largest 2 1/2"L x 2 1/4"W x 3 1/2"H