A fun and whimsical figure of a cherub carrying a napkin ring that will add to a Victorian napkin ring collection.A heavy metal has been cast in the shape of a cherub carrying a napkin ring and was then silver plated. The top of the ring has chaste work in an Aesthetic Movement floral and geometric pattern. The cherub is walking on a rectangular stand.The mark on the base reads MERIDEN B. COMPANY circling a set of scales. There is also a production number of 154.MEASUREMENTS2 7/8” (7.3 cm) long x 1 5/8” (4.1 cm) wide x 3 ½” (8.9 cm) tall. Weighs 7.0 oz (185 g)CONDITIONThere are no breaks, cracks, or dents. There are some silver losses, but the piece still has some silver and it has polished up nicely.An antique napkin ring that is fun, shiny and childlike. It will be a nice addition to a collection or even to use for a special dinner party.ITEM IDS-3424PURPOSENapkin RingsCOLORSilverSTYLEVictorianAGELate 19th CenturyTYPEHollowareORIGINUnited States • AmericanITEM TYPEAntique

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