Antique 1901 Dutch .833 Silver Napkin Ring Engraved Marretje

Beautiful antique Dutch solid-silver napkin ring dating from 1901. Elegantly hand-engraved with the Dutch name “Marretje”. The inside is engraved “21 Aug. 1901,” giving the piece a documented 125-year history. Bears the early Dutch sword hallmark used on small silver articles from 1814 to 1905, indicating a minimum silver fineness of approximately .833. Additional hallmark appears to be the “V over crescent moon” mark of Zilverfabriek Voorschoten, associated with the respected Dutch silver firm Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer. Beautiful shaped design featuring polished panels, fine engraved lines, and raised beaded borders. Measures approximately 1½ inches across. A distinctive piece of Dutch history and a lovely collectible christening, tableware, or antique-silver item. Maker attribution is based on the visible hallmark and has not been professionally authenticated. Condition: Pre-owned in very good antique condition with surface scratches and wear consistent with its age; please review all photographs. From a smoke-free home.