TEN SILVER-PLATED BIRD FIGURE NAPKIN RINGS

TEN SILVER-PLATED BIRD FIGURE NAPKIN RINGS America, late 19th century, 1. Napkin ring mounted between two opposing spread-wing eagles on rectangular base, impressed with mark of Meriden Britannia Co. (Meriden, Connecticut, 1852-98), no. 146. 2. Napkin ring engraved 'Emma' arranged in configuration identical to item 1, impressed with mark of Rogers, Smith & Co. (Meriden, Connecticut, 1857-77), no. 146. 3. Napkin ring identical to items 1 and 2, with seal mark of Rogers & Bro. (Waterbury, Connecticut, 1858-98), no. 146. 4-5. Two napkin rings soldered against chick figure with floral sprig bracket, one impressed with mark of Rogers, Smith & Co., and both marked no. 297. 6. Quilt-pattered ring soldered to cast figure of a chick, unsigned with impressed no. 78. 7. Napkin ring inscribed 'A.F.C. / to / R.L.F.' hangs from a tree branch below a perched owl, mounted on stepped base impressed with mark of Hartford Silver Plate Co. (Hartford, Connecticut, 1882-93), no. 028. 8. Molded log-form napkin ring with bird perched on top and raised on a stool base, impressed no. 1585, unsigned. 9. Parakeet figure perched beside napkin ring, all mounted on unusual bamboo and rattan-patterned base, impressed with mark of E.G. Webster & Bro. (New York, New York, 1875-86), no. 167. 10. Waisted napkin ring with bird perched on top mounted beside group of three smaller birds on a beveled and reeded base, impressed with mark of Rockford Silver Plate Co. (Rockford, Illinois, 1882-1925), no. 197. Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION: Good. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing