Pair of Bailey & Co. Coin Silver Napkin Ring Holders Circa 1850s

Pair of Bailey & Co. coin silver napkin ring holders from circa 1850s or 1860s, with fine diapering. They are octagonal, measure 1 3/4'' in diameter by 1 1/8'' in height, and bear hallmarks as shown. Bailey & Kitchen, as it was originally known, was founded in Philadelphia in 1832, by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey (1806-1854) and Andrew B. Kitchen (died 1850). The partnership was dissolved in November 1846. It was reformed with new partners as Bailey & Co. in 1841, and on March 1, 1878, again re-established as Bailey Banks & Biddle. After 1870, they resold silver from a variety of manufacturers. At the turn of the century, Bailey Banks & Biddle was commissioned by the U.S. government to update the Great Seal of the United States; its design today remains the official version of the seal. Please feel free to ask us any questions, and please see our other listings. We hand polish all items before shipping them out.

Date / Era

1850s

Category

Miscellaneous Rarities

Reference

407298

Material

Sterling silver