The napkin ring. Enamel.

[EV-GENIY]

Hello. The napkin ring. Enamel. Inside there is a signature and the year 1891. Metal similar to silver but the sample is not found. Thank you.

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[EV-GENIY]

Sorry, have not figured out how to upload a picture.

[EV-GENIY]

[EV-GENIY]

The Inscription "Christiania 1891"

[dragonflywink]

Hi ~ welcome to the forums.

Are you sure there aren't quality and/or maker's marks under all that tarnish - maybe near the area I pointed the arrow?

~Cheryl

[EV-GENIY]

Thank you dragonflywink, Yes, there are some numbers but have to clean, try to do macro photos.

[EV-GENIY]

Diameter 45 mm, height 30 mm. the Photo turned out like that if it's bad, I'll try again.

[AG2012]

Hi,
Not sure but it could be David Andersen:
See here and try to compare.It`s easier for you; images are rather small and not very sharp.
http://www.925-1000.com/david-andersen_marks.html

Regards

[EV-GENIY]

Thank you AG2012 for your interest and participation in the subject. I will be studying.

[EV-GENIY]

Will add photo.

[EV-GENIY]

AG2012, thanks for the tip, might look like this sign is David Andersen?

[EV-GENIY]

I realized that maker's marks for David Andersen. Manufactured in 1891. I want to ask the experts, as products are subject to partial loss of enamel bad? Or at the age of 127 years can be considered good?

[AG2012]

Hello again,
I think the maker has been identified.
In regard of partial enamel loss - it happens, not really ``bad`` but not ``perfect``either.There is enamel over 100 years old in perfect condition.
Partial loss decreases the value but that`s subjective.
And it cannot be repaired, enamel being powdered glass fired at very high temperature.
Enjoy your napkin ring.
Regards

[EV-GENIY]

Hello again,
I think the maker has been identified.
In regard of partial enamel loss - it happens, not really ``bad`` but not ``perfect``either.There is enamel over 100 years old in perfect condition.
Partial loss decreases the value but that`s subjective.
And it cannot be repaired, enamel being powdered glass fired at very high temperature.
Enjoy your napkin ring.
Regards

AG2012 once again thank you very much. I am glad that you, as an expert, have determined the piece be quite a collector's. And the subject of the famous manufacturer. This ring for napkins is very similar to the Russian products made of silver with enamel.

[AG2012]

Scandinavian enamel was (and still is) of superb quality.For example, Anton Michelsen of Denmark mastered one of the most difficult enamels, i.e. blood red translucent enamel.
Cheers

[EV-GENIY]

Scandinavian enamel was (and still is) of superb quality.For example, Anton Michelsen of Denmark mastered one of the most difficult enamels, i.e. blood red translucent enamel.
Cheers

AG2012 , glad to have acquaintance with you.
With best wishes, Евгений.