Household, Serviette Ring, Early 20th century

Historical information

A serviette ring such as this one would be part of a set of four or more. It would usually hold a starched white serviette and be used for formal dining. It is an object this is still in common use today.

Significance

This serviette ring has no known local provenance and is kept for display purposes.

Physical description

This is a silver-coloured serviette ring. It is a hollow circle of metal curving slightly outwards at one end. The outer sides are impressed with an ornamental patterning of flowers and tendrils.

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