American Coin Silver Basket Weave Napkin Ring Wood Hughes New York 1870

Large handsome napkin ring from the master silversmiths of Wood Hughes, New York c.1870. This bold and distinctive napkin ring features a heavily embossed all-over basket weave design with an applied rectangular engraved border and a simple cartouche with an elegantly monogrammed W. Dimensions: 1 3/4" - 1 3/4" weight 43 grams or 1.4 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.