General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 519: A Collection of Porcelain and Mixed Material Napkin Rings

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Start price: £4

Estimated price: £4 - £8

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A collection of napkin rings in various materials including glazed porcelain, earthenware, turned wood, and green stone. The group features several white porcelain examples decorated with floral transfer prints, hand-painted birds, and applied three-dimensional ceramic roses and daisies. One larger ceramic ring is modelled in the form of a hen with textured plumage, while another takes the form of a pig. The assortment includes a ring with a printed green backstamp in a foliate cartouche reading THE BOTANIC GARDEN circa 1818, surrounded by circular text stating DISHWASHER PROOF OVEN TO TABLE 1972 and MICROWAVE SAFE. Other decorative motifs include butterflies, pansies, and traditional blue and white scrollwork. Several rings feature gilt rims and varied surface treatments such as sponged gold-tone and dark-stained wood.