{"product_id":"silver-napkin-ring-engraved-francisca","title":"Silver Napkin Ring | Engraved 'Francisca' | Marked 'ST.SILV.' | 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Napkin Ring | Engraved 'Francisca' | Marked 'ST.SILV.' | 20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA wide silver napkin ring, engraved “Francisca” in flowing script.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is in very good condition, with light surface marks from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: silver, stamped “ST.SILV.” (sterling); not independently tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: “ST.SILV.” only; no hallmarks or maker’s mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraving: “Francisca” in script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 2.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 4.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 30 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 20th century (by style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good; light surface marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA simple piece of table silver, distinguished by a name.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44992520650952,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_05c213c4-fa1f-4f45-bc81-f1142c9c00f5.png?v=1775906997","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/silver-napkin-ring-engraved-francisca","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}