Antique Victorian quadruple silver plate figural cherub napkin ring

This item is an antique Victorian figural napkin ring, constructed of quadruple silver plate & marked hard white metal 90.

Design: Features a figural element, a cherub, child, attached to a decorative ring.

Purpose: Originally used in the 19th century to identify individual napkins between weekly laundry days.

Usage: Commonly given as gifts for christenings, weddings, or holidays.

Approximately 3.5” x 2.5” x 3” tall with lots of aged wear and beautiful patina.

90": Often indicates the amount of silver used in plating, or a specific pattern or model number.

"Hard White Metal": Refers to the base metal alloy (often nickel silver or brass) underneath the silver plating.

"Quadruple Plate": Indicates the item has been plated with four times the standard amount of silver, making it higher quality and more durable than standard silver-plated items.