Silver Napkin Ring | Engraved 'Francisca' | Marked 'ST.SILV.' | 20th Century

Silver Napkin Ring | Engraved 'Francisca' | Marked 'ST.SILV.' | 20th Century

A wide silver napkin ring, engraved “Francisca” in flowing script.

This napkin ring has a plain, wide band between raised rims at each end, polished bright inside and out. The name “Francisca” is engraved across the front in flowing script.

The ring is stamped “ST.SILV.”, understood as an abbreviation for sterling silver. It has no assay hallmark, maker’s mark or date letter. The same abbreviation is recorded on some mid-20th-century South African silver, but this ring’s country of origin hasn’t been identified, and its style suggests a 20th-century date.

It is in very good condition, with light surface marks from use.

Key Details

• Material: silver, stamped “ST.SILV.” (sterling); not independently tested
• Marks: “ST.SILV.” only; no hallmarks or maker’s mark
• Engraving: “Francisca” in script
• Height: 2.7 cm
• Diameter: 4.3 cm
• Weight: 30 g
• Date: 20th century (by style)
• Condition: very good; light surface marks

Collector Appeal

Weighing 30 g, this generously sized napkin ring has a pleasing simplicity, its broad polished surface interrupted only by the flowing inscription “Francisca”. The engraved name gives it particular appeal for collectors of named table silver, or as a gift for a Francisca.

A simple piece of table silver, distinguished by a name.