August 30th & 31st 2014 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/29/2014
The first napkin ring in the lot depicts a draped cherub wearing a hat, riding a turtle, and holding an umbrella toothpick holder. Half of the reins to the turtle have become unsoldered. Behind the cherub, on the turtle, is soldered the napkin holder. It is very likely that the napkin holder was not there originally, and was probably added later. One of the turtle's feet is marked with a "P" inside of a diamond shape, which is the mark for Pairpoint Manufacturing Company, another foot bears "No. 1933". The napkin ring is in good condition. The second napkin ring in the lot has a tall, winged cherub pushing a wheelbarrow that carries the napkin holder, all on a four-wheeled, ground-type base. It is marked with a coin and "James W. Tufts" on the bottom and has no number. The last napkin ring has graceful curves and a base decorated with flowers and four ball feet that support a napkin holder and a holder for what should contain a glass budvase. This piece is marked "Rogers Smith & Co., No. 223". Added to this piece, however, is a boy pulling the napkin ring by a chain. Neither the boy or the chain are original to this piece. Otherwise, it is in good condition.
Condition: (Good - Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Largest : 4" L.