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Posted By: Sandra Whitson

Hi - Sandra Whitson checking in. Since I am being talked about, I decided I better respond. And Carlton always persuades me! This is a legit Victorian figural napkin ring. It is very difficult to definitely pinpoint an exact date for a figural napkin ring, as they were only made for about 30 years in American history. But, a safe estimate would be the 1880's - that was the decade of the heyday of American figural napkin rings.
Only problem with this ring is that it originally had four ball feet on the base. They are missing on this example. The person who gave an estimate on this ring is way low.
If complete, this ring should bring about $350.