Napkin Ring Black Zebra Marble

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Black Zebra marble napkin rings were used to hold table linens.Marble and onyx napkin rings have been a symbol of wealth for manyfamilies in countries all across the world for centuries. By the1890s in America, it was not atypical for every member of awell-to-do family to have their own antique marble and onyx napkinring. Owners would customize their napkin rings with a family crestor coat of arms. Marble and onyx napkin rings were given ona special occasion such as a birthday or wedding, the date wouldoften be engraved on the inside of the ring. scriptlettering was extremely popular and usually used for this task.Most were oval or square, although a hexagon shape or simple roundare prevalent as well. The most elaborate, with figuraladditions such as squirrels or cupids holding the ring itself, arehighly valued. http://www.pak-marble-onyx-ways.com