Napkin Ring
Napkin Ring
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- Description
- Figural napkin ring featuring a stork standing on its left leg with neck extended over and right leg folded against an angled oval holder; heavy circular base imitates rocky ground with foliage. Front of ring flat chased with an asymmetrical design of a diagonal band and flowers. Base underside struck incuse with a circular trademark of a pointed shield with balanced scales bordered by "MERIDEN / B. COMPANY" above "163".
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- ring, napkin
- date made
- 1875 - 1885
- maker
- Meriden Britannia Company
- place made
- United States: Connecticut, Meriden
- Physical Description
- silver plate (overall material)
- electroplate (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 3 1/4 in x 3 1/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 8.255 cm x 7.9375 cm x 6.0325 cm
- ID Number
- DL.292635.0001
- catalog number
- 292635.0001
- accession number
- 292635
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Bessie E. Law
- subject
- Eating
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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