Meriden B. Co. Boy with Dog Napkin Ring

This Meriden Britannia Co. figural napkin ring is circa 1883 and marked 199 features a boy with his dog. Britannia metal is the material, which is an electroplated silver of high quality. Meriden figural napkin rings are highly collectible and sought after.

The Meriden Britannia Company was formed in 1852 in Meriden, Connecticut. In 1876, they won the First Place medal for plated wares at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. This acclaim helped grow their name and business tremendously. They became the largest silverware company in the world. In 1898, the company became part of the larger International Silver Company.They continued to produce designs using the Meriden Britannia name.

There are several examples available in this collection.