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Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Napkin Ring & Bud Vase, American Circa 1880

Creator: Derby Silver Company
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
As with all Victorian figurals, this combination silver plated Turtle napkin ring and attached bud vase is much sough after by Americana collectors. Rings were used, not only for entertaining and special occasions, but also to identify each member of the family's napkin, since the laundry was not done daily and the napkins were reused.
This ring has a decorated band around the circumference, with birds and other Egyptian motif. It rests on the back of the turtle, who is on a floral base. The attached vessel, which serves as a bud vase, and doubles up as a toothpick holder, is highly decorated in great detail with an Egyptian motif consisting of palm trees, pyramids, birds, and a typical Egyptian figure. Bracket feet and a triple reeded base complete the decor. The ring/vase is in excellent all original condition with no repairs, and the silver plate is in almost complete intact condition.
Embossed underneath (see image) is "Derby Silver Co. Quadruple Plate" and the number "342".
This piece is identified in Sandra Whitson's book "Figural Napkin Rings" written in 1996 as plate #324.
Manufactured by the Derby Silver Company in Derby, Connecticut, circa 1880's.
Dimensions: 3 1/8" long x 1 7/8" wide x 1 13/16" high
* Note: Please see my listings for other silver plate and figural napkin rings.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silverplate
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	254246

Dimensions

W.	1.88 in;	H.	1.82 in;	D.	3.13 in;
W.	4.78 cm;	H.	4.62 cm;	D.	7.95 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.

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