Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hardy Brothers Sponsor Mark, Chester 1915

An antique English sterling silver napkin ring bearing the H.BRS sponsor mark associated with Hardy Brothers and fully hallmarked for Chester, 1915. The substantial napkin ring has a distinctive faceted form with a restrained geometric appearance and an engraved script monogram reading DBR. Its generous weight and clear assay marks make it an attractive example of early 20th-century English silver tableware.

Details

• Item: Antique napkin ring
• Sponsor Mark: H.BRS, associated with Hardy Brothers
• Origin: Chester, England
• Date / Period: 1915, George V period
• Material: Sterling silver
• Silver Purity: 925 silver
• Hallmarks: H.BRS sponsor mark, lion passant, Chester assay mark and date letter for 1915
• Style: Faceted geometric form
• Decoration: Engraved script monogram reading “DBR”
• Measurements: Diameter approximately 4.5 cm
• Weight: 44.4 grams

Condition

Good antique condition with surface scratches, light marks and patina consistent with age and use. The hallmarks remain clearly visible. No major dents noted. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical / Collector Context

Hardy Brothers used registered British sponsor marks on silverware assayed in the United Kingdom, including pieces produced by British silversmiths for the firm. This napkin ring was assayed in Chester in 1915, during the George V period, and its faceted shape gives it a more distinctive profile than the commonly encountered circular form.

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