Antique French Puiforcat Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Guilloche Style, Bow & Ribbon Medallion Intaglio Circa 1840-60

Circa 1840-60

A charming mid-Victorian era (Napoleon III

though I'm not certain of it since the style is a bit different than most that had a 'top up' cup fitted over the stopper

ready to hang or shelf display

Signature is visible on back

Antique French Puiforcat Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Guilloche Style, Bow & Ribbon Medallion Intaglio Circa 1840-60Fine antique French Puiforcat sterling silver 1 3 4" napkin ring, 95% pure silver with ornate guilloche style machined or engraved decoration including bow & ribbon topped medallion sans monogram! This one bears the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, 1st quality for . 950 silver content (the tiny number "1" within the mark designates 95% pure and so higher than the . 925 standard for sterling silver). The silversmith mark is, of course, for the world