Antique Cased Solid Silver Victorian Napkin Ring - Maker William M Hayes minaudiere On the clouds above three

On the clouds above three cherubs playing musical instruments

There is also a little puff which looks as if it is made from lambs wool

The bottom of the purse is secured with a silver gilt floral motif from which the silver gilt petal shaped clasp holds the tassels

Set atop both of these accessories are attractive keys to the door

The thumb catch is rose gold too

Antique Cased Solid Silver Victorian Napkin Ring - Maker William M Hayes minaudiere On the clouds above threeA delightful sterling silver cased Victorian napkin ring crafted by William M Hayes in 1889. This antique was assayed* (tested for silver purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in the same year. The napkin ring is inscribed DORIS MARY BURT in a shield shaped cartouche. The shield shape represents the desire to protect. The underside of the napkin ring is inscribed: Birthday gift from Father & Mother Aug 2nd 1902 The original case is also in super