These three pieces each have some symbol of good luck as a part of their design. Two display wish bones while the third has a horse shoe attached to the base. Their designs are otherwise floral in nature with flowers or trellises.

Weight (lbs): 0.75
Height (In.): 2.5
Width (In.): 15
Depth (In.): 1.75
Size: 2.5 x 1.75 x 1.75"
Maker: Meridan Co.
Material: Silver Plate
Date: 19th C.
Provenance: Avon Park, Fl Estate
Condition: Some tarnish build-up.
History: The art of ornate napkin rings in mediums such as silver, silver plate, wood, and bone is largely an American tradition. The idea was that of moving away from the simplicity of typical napkin rings that served their purpose as markers for which napkins were to be washed and instead made the rings part of a larger work of art. They became a centerpiece unto themselves during the early 20th Century after their development in France during the 1800s.
Condition: Some tarnish build-up. History: The art of ornate napkin rings in mediums such as silver, silver plate, wood, and bone is largely an American tradition. The idea was that of moving away from the simplicity of typical napkin rings that served their purpose as markers for which napkins were to be washed and instead made the rings part of a larger work of art. They became a centerpiece unto themselves during the early 20th Century after their development in France during the 1800s.