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"Cat With A Ball of Yarn" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring. American, Ca. 1885

Creator: Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Animal themed Victorian napkin rings are sought after by collectors, perhaps because they remind them of pets they have; this particular ring depicts a cat whimsically playing with a ball of yarn, thus the name "Cat With A Ball of Yarn". It is in all original condition with almost all of it's original silver plate intact. Great detail to the casting of the ball of yarn and the cat with string, facial features, and cat's hair readily observable. A leaf pattern decorates the actual ring for holding the napkin. The number "0234" is embossed on one of the monogram bars around the ring indicating Meriden Silver Plate Co. manufacture; Meriden, Connecticut, Circa 1885. The company was founded by Charles Casper in 1869.
This particular ring is referenced in "Napkin Rings" by Sandra Whitson on page 11,
Plate #8, written in 1996.
Dimensions: 3 1/8" long x 2 5/8" wide x 1 3/4" high

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. Victorian silver plated napkin rings are highly sought after, and collectors often like to use them at dinner parties, matching up rings with the personalities of their guests.

Note: Please see my listings for other silver plate and figural napkin rings.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silver Plate
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1885
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	274433

Dimensions

W.	2.63 in;	H.	1.75 in;	D.	3.13 in;
W.	6.68 cm;	H.	4.45 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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