Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Floral Decoration, Interlaced Monogram crystal The snake is most sought

The snake is most sought after in these old ones

entirely hand carved and impressive both in size and detail

and shows the design influence of Empress Eugenie and her love of "Chinoise

there are no chips or flaws to the mother of pearl plaque

which seems complicated

Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Floral Decoration, Interlaced Monogram crystal The snake is most soughtLovely antique French sterling silver 2" napkin ring, 95% pure silver with ornate guilloche style machined or engraved decoration including leaves & flowers and foliate accented 'banner' medallion with interlaced monogram, possibly "TH"! 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