Antique French 800 (nearly sterling) Silver Napkin Ring: Bow, Ribbon & Floral Garland
Fine antique French .800 (nearly sterling) silver 2" napkin ring, 80% pure silver with ornate frieze style machined decoration including bow & ribbon tied floral & foliate garland! Stamped with the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "2" within that mark means it's in .800 or better silver content (at least 80% pure so just under the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). The maker mark is for Leon Lapar, a notable Parisian silversmith circa 1878-1897. YES, a single here but one of several superb antique and vintage sterling silver napkin rings that we're adding today (and in the weeks ahead) so be sure to browse our current offerings to build a collection fit for royalty :). We’ve amassed 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 uniq