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| Accession # | 1993.70 |
|---|---|
| Maker | George W. Shiebler & Co. |
| Title | Napkin Ring |
| Date | ca. 1885 |
| Medium | Silver, copper |
| Dimensions | 2 x 2 1/4 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm) |
| Marks | Inside ring: "STERLING / S (in winged circle) / 254" |
| Inscriptions | no inscriptions |
| Signed | no signature |
| Credit Line | Gift of Deborah F. Bornemann |
| Location | Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf H (Silver) |
| Description | Napkin ring, silver and copper. Oval napkin ring in the form of a realistically modeled leaf, the two ends pinned together with a silver pin; a cast, applied copper housefly at end of overlapping leaf. CONDITION: Probably originally parcel gilt, the gilding now mostly worn away. Normal wear. Tip of pin slightly bent. Residue of old polish. |
