Antique French 18k Gold Vermeil & .800 (nearly sterling) Silver 2" Napkin Ring, "Guy" Inscription
Elegant Antique French 18k gold vermeil on .800 (nearly sterling) silver 2" napkin ring with "Guy" inscription or dedication! This one bears the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the curved outer shaping and tiny number "2" within that marks means it's in .800 or finer solid silver (at least 80% pure so just under the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). The silversmith mark is most likely for Victor Demare, Paris circa 1892. One of several superb antique French napkin rings that we’re adding today, among a host of other fabulous treasures so, be sure to browse some while you’re with us. Thanks! We’ve amassed well over 100 great old mostly French sterling napkin rings over the years and I’m working on them now. They're great mixed & matched around your table, wonderful to find a set of twelve or more matching pieces but who could be so lucky. And, isn't it much neater if all are unique, each with a history...a story of its own! We have rococo style napkin rings, guilloche styl