Antique London 1908 Sterling Silver Napkin Ring in Fairfax & Roberts Boxed

A refined antique English sterling silver napkin ring, assayed in London in 1908 during the Edwardian period and presented in a fitted Fairfax & Roberts Ltd box. The ring has an elegant hourglass or bell-shaped form, with a gently narrowed centre and softly flared edges that create a restrained and timeless silhouette.

Weighing 33 grams, the piece has a pleasingly solid feel and displays the understated craftsmanship associated with quality Edwardian silver tableware. The fitted presentation box from Fairfax & Roberts Ltd of Sydney adds further collector and gifting appeal.

The English sterling silver hallmarks are clearly visible, although the sponsor mark is partially worn and the original silversmith has not been identified with certainty.

Details

Item: Napkin ring / serviette ring

Origin: London, England

Assay Office: London

Date / Period: 1908, Edwardian period

Material: Sterling silver .925

Maker: Unidentified British silversmith; sponsor mark partially worn

Retailer / Presentation Box: Fairfax & Roberts Ltd, Sydney

Hallmarks: London assay marks for 1908 with lion passant for sterling silver; sponsor mark partially worn

Design: Classic hourglass or bell-shaped form

Diameter: Approximately 4.5 cm

Weight: 33 grams

Includes: Fitted Fairfax & Roberts Ltd presentation box

Condition

Excellent antique condition with minor age-related surface wear consistent with previous use. The sponsor mark is partially worn but the London 1908 sterling silver hallmarks remain visible. The fitted presentation box displays age-related wear consistent with its period. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Napkin rings became popular table accessories during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, combining practical dining use with decorative presentation. English sterling silver examples were produced in a wide range of forms, from simple cylindrical rings to more sculptural designs such as this elegant hourglass-shaped example.

Fairfax & Roberts is a long-established Australian jewellery house with roots in 19th-century Sydney. The fitted Fairfax & Roberts presentation box adds an appealing Australian provenance element to this London-hallmarked Edwardian silver ring and enhances its suitability for display or gifting.

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