Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Ring by Synyer & Beddoes, Birmingham 1898

A finely crafted antique Victorian sterling silver napkin ring, made by Synyer & Beddoes and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1898. This attractive late 19th-century example features an elegant engraved wave pattern, decorative borders and a central cartouche with an original period monogram. Its substantial weight and well-preserved finish give the piece a pleasing quality in the hand, making it a refined addition to a collection of English hallmarked silver or antique tableware.

Details

Item: Antique sterling silver napkin ring

Maker: Synyer & Beddoes

Origin: Birmingham, England

Date: 1898

Period: Late Victorian

Material: Sterling silver, 925 standard

Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1898 with the maker’s mark for Synyer & Beddoes

Decoration: Engraved wave pattern, ornamental borders and original monogrammed cartouche

Diameter: Approx. 4.5 cm

Weight: Approx. 39 g

Condition

Excellent antique condition with minimal age-related wear. The original period monogram forms part of the history and character of the piece. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Synyer & Beddoes was the Birmingham silversmithing partnership of Harry Synyer and Charles Joseph Beddoes. The firm produced a varied range of silver objects during the late Victorian and early 20th-century periods, including decorative and practical pieces for the table and dressing room. This napkin ring was assayed in Birmingham in 1898, near the end of Queen Victoria’s reign, and reflects the period preference for individually engraved table accessories. Its solid sterling silver construction, substantial weight and detailed decoration make it an appealing example of late Victorian English silver.

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