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Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Bird & Flower, Hallmark, Monogram FD

$ 78.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Height: 1 5/8 inches (4.20 cm)
  • Condition: This beautiful napkin ring is in very good condition with the exception of faint scratches due to normal use and areas of darkening on the interior and on the edges. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Hallmark: Head of Mercury 1
  • Composition: Sterling Silver
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Origin: France
  • Weight: .50 ounce (15 gr.)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Diameter: 2 inches (5.10 cm)

    Description

    Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Bird and Flower,
    Hallmark, Monogrammed “
    F.D.

    T
    his
    beautiful antique French sterling silver napkin ring is charmingly designed with a bird, a flower and some leaves. A cartouche in the shape of a parchment roll contains the monogram consisting of the engraved letters, “
    F.D.
    ”. This napkin ring bears the French “
    Head of Mercury
    ” hallmark inside a hexagon accompanied by the number “1”, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838 for items destined for export. The
    Head of Mercury “1”
    is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. It also bears the maker’s mark which is not completely legible. This napkin ring is in very good condition with the exception of faint scratches due to normal use and areas of darkening on the interior and on the edges. This lovely piece will be a prestigious addition to your collection. P
    lease refer to the detailed photos on this page.
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 2 inches (5 cm)
    Height: 1
    5/8
    inches (4.20 cm)
    Weight: .50 ounce (15 gr.)
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    Shipping
    We combine shipping when possible.
    Items will be shipped on the
    first shipping day after payment is received.
    Items in the US are sent via USPS.
    Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office.
    Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying
    .
    Payment
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    only.
    Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction.
    Note
    Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm.
    We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object.
    We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes.
    Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply!
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    Return Policy
    No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in
    14
    business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee
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