Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Ring - Antique Circa 1915

Description

This exceptional antique Russian silver gilt napkin ring has a cylindrical form.

The exterior surface of the napkin ring is ornamented with cloisonné stylised leaf and geometric designs accented with central floral motifs, all using green, white, red and blue polychrome enamel.

The interior of this Russian enamel napkin ring bears the later engraved inscription 'Merry Christmas Darling! 1960'.

Both the upper and lower rims of the napkin ring are encircled with plain applied silver moulded borders.

The surface of this exceptional enamel napkin ring retains the original gilding.

The hallmarks struck to the rim of this impressive Russian napkin ring include:

Maker's mark: МЭ (untraced)

Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks*)

Kokoshnik mark: Δ, Delta (Moscow**)

* 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver.

** This variation of the Kokoshnik mark was used from 1908-1926, determining the date of this piece as circa 1915.

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