Antique French Puiforcat Sterling Silver 2" Napkin Ring, Ornate Foliate Pattern, "Raymond" dessert A tiny gem

A tiny gem

following Daguerre's invention of the first form of photography in 1839

signature on the cards (see images)

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Antique French Puiforcat Sterling Silver 2" Napkin Ring, Ornate Foliate Pattern, "Raymond" dessert A tiny gemGorgeous antique French Puiforcat sterling silver 2" napkin ring with ornate guilloche style machined or engraved decoration including frieze style scrolling foliate band, flowers & foliage & "Raymond" inscription or dedication! It bears the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" in the upper right corner stands for French 1st quality (. 950 or 95% pure silver content). The silversmith mark is, of course, for the world renowned Maison