Antique Cased Solid Silver Victorian Napkin Ring - Maker William M Hayes powder compact The powder well is stamped

The powder well is stamped 'MADE IN FRANCE'

Here we see a blank oval cartouche surrounded by flowers & foliage

This technique gives this vanity case a finish which renders the metal to look smooth and shiny like satin

The lid shows a delightful romantic scene

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Antique Cased Solid Silver Victorian Napkin Ring - Maker William M Hayes powder compact The powder well is stampedA delightful sterling silver cased Victorian napkin ring crafted by William M Hayes in 1889. This antique was assayed* (tested for silver purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in the same year. The napkin ring is inscribed DORIS MARY BURT in a shield shaped cartouche. The shield shape represents the desire to protect. The underside of the napkin ring is inscribed: Birthday gift from Father & Mother Aug 2nd 1902 The original case is also in super