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Animal Napkin Rings

Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
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20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century British Solid Silver 'Lucky Animals' Napkin Rings, Asprey, c.1913
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century stunning set of four solid silver 'lucky animals' napkin rings. Each napkin
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20th Century British Serving Pieces

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Silver

1910s Antique Sterling Silver Duck Napkin Ring
By Crisford & Norris 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique silver animal napkin ring is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, exceptional
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

1970s Style Manuel Felguerez Modernist Yellow Donkey Valet Caddy Viva Mexico
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
adorable donkey valet with two rings for napkins or salt & pepper shakers! Ideal napkin holder kitchen
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

1970s Style Manuel Felguerez Modernist Black Donkey Valet Caddy Viva Mexico
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
donkey valet with two rings for napkins or salt & pepper shakers! Ideal napkin holder kitchen caddy
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

1970s Style Manuel Felguerez Modernist Gray Donkey Valet Caddy Viva Mexico
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
adorable donkey valet with two rings for napkins or salt & pepper shakers! Ideal napkin holder kitchen
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

1970s Style Manuel Felguerez Modernist Brown Donkey Valet Caddy Viva Mexico
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
adorable donkey valet with two rings for napkins or salt & pepper shakers! Ideal napkin holder kitchen
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Antique 1923 Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver napkin ring; an
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20th Century English Georgian Tableware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Webster Sterling Silver Enamel Child's Napkin Ring with Monogram #12342
Located in Washington Depot, CT
or child napkin ring is accented with enamel animals, one playing with a yo-yo, the other fishing. So
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20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ghidini 1961 Perished Napkin Holder in Polished Gold Finish
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This napkin ring is made from openwork steel with a polished gold finish, it features a Neo-Gothic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Steel

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Antique Solid Mezquite Wood Mini Table Found in Wester México
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Antique natural solid mezquite wood table with thin rectangular top found in Western Mexico . Great for side table or next to a tub.
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Rustic Side Tables

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Wood

Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2". Eight dinner size forks, 8". Eight salad forks, 6 1/...
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Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s
By A.E.L.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and 28. Mounted Over Russian Onix.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Large 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase/Jar. Of baluster form this covered vase is truly exceptional in quality, condition and size. The body...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Easter Bunny Rabbit Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, Anton Reiche, Dresden, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Anton Reiche, Dresden. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate p...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art More Dining and Entertaining

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Metal

Rabbit Salt and Pepper Designed by Stefano Giovannoni for Ghidini, 1961
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Condiment salt and pepper in casted brass designed by Stefano Giovannoni.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Brass

Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
By Michel Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1950s French Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
H 8 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Paint Decorated Corner Table New Mexico
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Unique 19th century corner table, likely a one time wash-stand, with turned legs and desirable time-worn surfaces. Featuring a desert color palette of sage, deep ochre and white, t...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Farm Tables

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Wood

1950's Mexican Tile Trivet With Hand Carved Wood Frame Base
Located in New York, NY
1950's Mexican tile square trivet tray with richly colored ceramic tile set in a hand carved wood framed footed base.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic, Wood

Mid-Century Large Scale Italian Terracotta Maine Lobster & Fish Tureen Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun piece! It is a large scale Italian terracotta lobster and fish tureen. It has a bright a vivid coloration! The tureen also includes a plethora of fish and lettuce. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Pottery

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Terracotta

Sampson Mordan & Co. Antique Silver Rabbit Pepperette, London, 1899
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian sterling silver pepperette in the form of a rabbit or hare, made by Sampson Mordan & Co of London in 1899. It is very finely modelled as a rabbit sitting up on its...
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Easter Porcelain Dish with Rabbit Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Porzellan
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Charming completely handmade porcelain dish with a hands-free painted rabitt in a traditional Easter decor. The rabbit is painted in black and white decor sitting in the middle of th...
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2010s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Qua...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Alexandre / Belgium Vase green glazed terracotta decorated with Fish in relief
Located in Verviers, BE
Signed: Alexandre / Belgium Vase green glazed terracotta decorated with Fish in relief Alexandre Gempfenstein (Alexandre de Wemmel) (Ukrainian Belgian, 1909 to circa 1964). A mode...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service
By Yu Chang
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning and complete seven-piece Chinese export silver tea and coffee service was crafted by Yu Chang of Shanghai and Hong Kong, a firm renowned for its unique and high-quality...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

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Vintage Bakelite Animal Form Napkin Rings, Set of 12
Located in New York, NY
Group lot of vintage Bakelite napkin rings, five in the form of birds (two with beaks lacking) in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Bakelite

Set of Four Vintage Pewter Safari Themed Napkin Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical set of four vintage German pewter safari themed napkin rings each depicting a different
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Vintage 1970s German Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Double Eagle Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, American, circa 1885
By Middleton Silver Plate Co. 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
Animal and bird themed napkin rings were quite popular, and used frequently by silver plate
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

African Safari Figural Animal Napkin Rings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
detailed napkin rings are hand crafted, the individual animals are cast from pewter and are affixed to
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate

Set of 8 Pewter and Glass Animal Napkin Rings
By Mandla-Enkosi Ngwenya
Located in New York, NY
Formerly the property of famed comedian David Brenner, together with a letter of purchase from Ruth Brenner.
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2010s South African Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Pewter

Carved Wood Zebra Animal Napkin Rings in Black and White, Set of 8 Philippines
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of eight carved wood zebra napkin rings. A beautiful set that will add interest to any table
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20th Century Philippine Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Eight Safari Themed Hand Carved Napkin Rings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of eight hand carved safari themed napkin rings including an elephant, lion, zebra, leopard
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20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Bulldog Napkin, Toothpick and Card Holder, Porcelain, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco hand painted porcelain animal shaped napkin ring, toothpick holder and card holder. This
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Set of Eight Pewter Safari Themed Napkin Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical set of eight vintage German hammered pewter safari themed napkin rings depicting four
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Vintage 1970s German Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Sterling Silver and Electroplated Silver 'Greyhound' Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
napkin rings modelled in the form of a greyhound; an addition to our animal related silverware collection
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Vintage 1960s English Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

"Long Tailed Bird" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring American, circa 1885
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
The "Long Tailed Bird" silver plated napkin ring is typical of those rings popular during the
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Butterfly Figural Napkin Ring & Bud Vase Combination American, ca 1884
By Rockford Silver Co
Located in Incline Village, NV
napkin, and providing a vessel to hold a rose bud or small flower. The popular animal or insect theme is
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

"Cat with a Ball of Yarn" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Animal themed Victorian napkin rings are sought after by collectors, perhaps because they remind
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

"Chick On A Wishbone" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
One of the more common of the much sought after animal themed silver plated Victorian napkin rings
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

"Rip Van Winkle's Dog" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American, circa 1880s
By Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is another in the long line of highly desirable animal themed silver plated Victorian napkin
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Horse Drawn Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring on Wheels. American, circa 1885
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
in the long line of highly desirable animal themed silver plated Victorian napkin rings. The marking
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

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Animal Napkin Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of animal napkin rings available for sale. Each of these unique animal napkin rings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paint and pewter. Animal napkin rings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Animal napkin rings are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Georgian and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made animal napkin rings over the years, but those made by Crisford & Norris, Ghidini 1961 and Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Animal Napkin Rings?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $200, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $1,497 highest priced.
Questions About Animal Napkin Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Napkin rings were originally introduced in the 1800s and used as a way to determine whose napkin was whose, so they could be reused several times before washing. Today, they are simply used as decoration. Browse a collection of vintage and contemporary napkin rings on 1stiDibs.