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July 24, 2026: Summer 19th & 20th C. Ceramics, & Lighting Auction

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  2026-07-24 09:00:00 2026-07-24 09:00:00 America/New_York Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates : July 24, 2026: Summer 19th & 20th C. Ceramics, & Lighting Auction https://live.jeffreysevans.com/auctions/jeffrey-evans/july-24-2026-summer-19th-20th-c-ceramics-lighting-auction-22940
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  • Silver - Other
Lot 1004

MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. AND OTHER FIGURAL SILVER-PLATED NAPKIN RINGS AND ARTICLES, LOT OF EIGHT

Estimate: $80 - $120
Current Bid
$40

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MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. AND OTHER FIGURAL SILVER-PLATED NAPKIN RINGS AND ARTICLES, LOT OF EIGHT, comprising two pieces by The Meriden Britannia Co. of Meriden, CT (active 1852-1898), consisting of a number "151" napkin ring featuring a peacock with "Sue" personalized engraving, and a number "17" combination set with bird and leaf at the front of the stand having attached napkin ring in addition to an open salt and pepper shaker set, top lacking extension for the butter pat that is not included; a number "028" by Hartford Silver Plate Co. of Hartford, CT (1881-1893) having a stand featuring an owl perched on a tree that holds a napkin ring; an unmarked and unnumbered barrel-form napkin ring mounted on a gnarled branch chair; a number "212" napkin ring by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. of Wallingford, CT (1866-1898) with two cherubs on the base; a number "90" napkin ring by Van Bergh Silver Plate Co. of Rochester, NY (1893-1926) with a bacchante-type child figure; and two toothpick holders featuring a chick and wishbone, consisting of a number "3787" by Pairpoint Mfg. Co. of New Bedford, MA (1880-1958) with egg-form well, and a number "346" by Wm. A Rogers, Ltd of Niagara Falls, NY and Toronto, ON (1901-1929/c.2000). Each with marks. Fourth quarter 19th/first quarter 20th century. 1 3/4" to 5 3/4" HOA.

Condition

Mostly in very good overall condition with some wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including nicks, slight bending, possibly one or a few minute/minor dents, tarnishing, and/or worn spots/losses to silvering; peacock lacking crest on head; combination set with broken-off and missing top section on stand.

Provenance

The estate collection of Dennis Trischler, Woodbridge, VA.

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