Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Rococo Louis XVI Style

About This Piece

A fine French sterling silver napkin ring worked in the Rococo or Louis XVI style, c. 1880, by Henri Soufflot, Paris. A large applied cartouche decorates the front with Rococo styling and small flowers; the monogram appears to be "DS." Henri Soufflot operated at 89 Rue de Turbigo, registered his sponsor’s mark (a rising sun over a five-pointed star under the letters HS) on 12 April 1884, and manufactured silverware, fine cutlery, and silver flatware until the mark was struck off on 30 April 1910.

Hallmarks & Provenance

French sterling silver, .950, 1st Titre. Marked with the Minerva 1st Titre mark and maker’s punch for Henri Soufflot, 89 Rue de Turbigo, Paris (mark registered 12 April 1884; struck off 30 April 1910).

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: Paris, France
• Date: c. 1880
• Maker: Henri Soufflot, 89 Rue de Turbigo, Paris (active 1884–1910)
• Material: French sterling silver, .950
• Style: Rococo / Louis XVI — applied cartouche with small flowers
• Monogram: "DS"
• Height: 1½"
• Diameter: 2"
• Weight: 48 grams
• Item ID: 120007

Condition

Very good. Very tiny micro scratches in accordance with age and use. Tiny ding to the left of the cartouche. Slightly out of round — common in napkin rings of this age.

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