Sterling Silver Napkin Ring | Engraved 'Fritz' | Birmingham 1918

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring | Engraved 'Fritz' | Birmingham 1918

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

This napkin ring is a wide, straight-sided band of plain sterling silver, with no borders or decoration, polished bright inside and out. The name “Fritz” is engraved across the front in flowing script. A fine vertical line through the engraving marks the joining seam of the silver band.

It is hallmarked in Birmingham for 1918, with the anchor, the lion passant for sterling silver and the date letter “t”. The maker’s mark is only partly struck; the surviving letter “H” is visible.

It is in very good condition, with light surface scratches, some spotting inside and a small mark at the upper rim beside the seam. The ring keeps its shape and the engraved name is clear.

Key Details

• Material: sterling silver
• Hallmarks: Birmingham anchor, lion passant, date letter “t” for 1918; maker’s mark partly struck (“…H”)
• Engraving: “Fritz” in script
• Height: 3 cm
• Diameter: 4.4 cm
• Weight: 27 g
• Condition: very good; light scratches, spotting inside, small mark beside the seam

Collector Appeal

At 27 g, this is a substantial plain silver napkin ring. Its broad surface gives prominence to the engraved name, and the Birmingham hallmarks confirm its sterling standard and its 1918 date.

A plain band of Birmingham silver, distinguished by a single engraved name.