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Sandra WhitsonMy husband is the Ron Van Anda that Carlton quotes in his response to these napkin rings. Carlton was successful in tracking us down.
Whereas my husband was the one who caught the bad-check guy from Atlantique City; I am the one who is the specialist in figural napkin rings. I use my maiden name - Sandra Whitson. Yes, my Dad was the well-known toy dealer, Frank Whitson, from Baltimore, MD; so I grew up in the antiquing world. But, I found my own little niche when I fell in love with figural napkin rings. I am both a collector and dealer; and I co-authored the book, Figural Napkin Rings, that was published in 1996. Carlton is very correct when he says that these rings are not period rings (i.e. - 1869-1900). They are being made today. There never was a Victorian football player. There is a wonderful Victorian baseball player napkin ring, made by Pairpoint Mfg. Co. This ring commands a very high price; as it is sought after by both napkin ring collectors and baseball collectors. It goes anywhere from $3500 - $4500.
Don't waste your time or money on these cheap reproductions.
Sandra