Antique Cased Solid Silver Victorian Napkin Ring - Maker William M Hayes minaudiere ship compacts & war memorabilia

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The bottom of the purse is secured with a silver gilt floral motif from which the silver gilt petal shaped clasp holds the tassels

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The mirror is good & gives an excellent reflection - it has a couple of age spots but nothing that would spoil the enjoyment of this beautiful niello ware vanity

A tremendous amount of thought went into this gift & in 1940 Alice & Henry presented it to Gwen

Antique Cased Solid Silver Victorian Napkin Ring - Maker William M Hayes minaudiere ship compacts & war memorabiliaA 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