{"product_id":"sterling-silver-serviette-ring-engraved-frank","title":"Sterling Silver Serviette Ring | Engraved 'Frank' | 35 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling Silver Serviette Ring | Engraved ‘Frank’ | 35 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA name on a serviette ring kept a place at the table for one person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn households where linen napkins were used for more than one meal, an engraved name could identify the napkin belonging to each person. Such rings were also given as personal gifts, which turned an everyday table accessory into something individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ring is a cylinder with gently waisted sides, edged at top and bottom with a pair of fine reeded lines. The front is engraved with the name “Frank” in flowing script. The lower rim is stamped ST. SILV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good condition, with a few small dark spots visible along the lower rim edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sterling silver (stamped ST. SILV.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: ST. SILV. only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: not marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraving: “Frank” in script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: height 2.7 cm; diameter 4.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 35 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good; a few small dark spots along the lower rim edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyer profile: collectors of table silver, and anyone looking for a personal gift for a Frank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough modest in scale, the ring weighs 35 g and has a substantial feel in the hand. Its reeded borders suit both traditional and contemporary table settings, and the engraved name gives it a personal character. For a collector of table silver, or for someone named Frank, it has a particular appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhoever Frank was, his place at the table has outlasted the meal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44989864935624,"sku":null,"price":1895.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cda092ae-7706-4874-8437-3929f49f2091.png?v=1775907848","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/sterling-silver-serviette-ring-engraved-frank","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}