Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Louis XVI or Rococo Pattern, "Maurice" Etui with Scroll very early 1800s

very early 1800s

An exceptionally appealing panel

and perhaps then with rice paper restoration of the fragile open mesh

or carry news from afar and from children married and moved away to distances that likely prevented you ever seeing them in person again

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Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Louis XVI or Rococo Pattern, "Maurice" Etui with Scroll very early 1800sElegant antique French sterling silver 2" napkin ring with Louis XVI or rococo style pattern and "Maurice" inscription or dedication! It bears the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" in the upper right corner means it's in . 950 silver (95% pure so above the . 925 standard for "sterling" silver). The silversmith mark is partially visible but I recognize it and it's for Eugene Lefebvre, Paris circa 1896 1910. A perfect match to a