Vintage French Silver Swan Napkin Holder

French Silver swan napkin holder porte serviettes 'cygne' 🦢📄 This elegant Silver swan from France was an everyday table decoration in the early 20th century. Made of high-purity Silver-plated Silver plated objects belong to the French tradition of Orfèvrerie (silverware craft) An art dedicated to making gold and silver tableware and decorative items, combining practicality with the beauty of craftsmanship. The bottom of the napkin holder is covered with green flannel, a common detail on high-quality silverware of that era, to protect the wooden table and to keep the silverware more firmly in place. French families at that time paid great attention to table manners. A small napkin holder would be placed in front of each seat, which shows their ultimate pursuit of table aesthetics and quality of life. In addition to being used specifically for holding napkins, it can also be used to hold documents, postcards and other items. This napkin holder is brand new and unused. The silver has slight natural oxidation. Size: Length 5x14cm / Height 15cm ᯽Has been shipped from France to Hong Kong