1930s Art Deco Silver-Plated Triangle Napkin Rings, Monogrammed - 3 pcs

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…. We spotted these on a freezing Paris winter morning, buried in a pile at one of the city's storied … Read more …. We spotted these on a freezing Paris winter morning, buried in a pile at one of the city's storied marchés aux puces — and we knew immediately they were coming home with us.

This trio of French Art Deco silver-plated napkin rings is just flat-out cool. The shape alone stops you in your tracks — a sharp, architectural triangle, like a little tent or an envelope — so geometric and confident it could only be Art Deco. The reeded banding around the base is the perfect detail: restrained, elegant, très français.

But what really makes this set is the monograms. Each ring belonged to someone. One bears a bold interlocked "BH" cipher, one a striking "PH," and the third — our favorite — is engraved in a gorgeous flowing script with the name "Else." Imagine the table this set lived on. Imagine Else.

The silver plate has developed a beautifully warm, lived-in patina — the kind you can't fake and can't buy new. These have had a life, and it shows in the best possible way. Whether you use them, display them, or give them as the most chic gift imaginable, they bring serious atmosphere to any table.

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