Antique Cased Solid Silver Victorian Napkin Ring - Maker William M Hayes minaudiere The base has a tiny

The base has a tiny ding on the cartouche & this is reflected in the price

The bottom of the purse is secured with a silver gilt floral motif from which the silver gilt petal shaped clasp holds the tassels

On the clouds above three cherubs playing musical instruments

The thumb catch is rose gold too

The mirror is good & gives an excellent reflection - it has a couple of age spots but nothing that would spoil the enjoyment of this beautiful niello ware vanity

Antique Cased Solid Silver Victorian Napkin Ring - Maker William M Hayes minaudiere The base has a tinyA delightful sterling silver cased Victorian napkin ring crafted by William M Hayes in 1889. This antique was assayed* (tested for silver purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in the same year. The napkin ring is inscribed DORIS MARY BURT in a shield shaped cartouche. The shield shape represents the desire to protect. The underside of the napkin ring is inscribed: Birthday gift from Father & Mother Aug 2nd 1902 The original case is also in super