Napkin or Serviette Rings?

There appears to be a discussion as to which term should be used for these little rings. Either way, they were a wedding present to my grandparents from their bridesmaid, Miss Queenie Robinson and are engraved with their initials. We do use them occasionally, I love the little elegant box and the elegance that comes with them!

[*lynn]

They are so elegant whatever you call them. Such a treasure for you to have!

[JackieR]

Serviette sounds French so is passe, napkin sounds British so is good (I remember from a tv programme about snobbery from years ago).
What a lovely gift and capture of it.

[Anne]

Lovely shot, and lots of memories connected to this family heirloom

[Margo Sayer]

Serviettes for me...yet must add was brought up in hotel business.

[Stewart Gregory]

These are really well lit to bring out the detail of them against that lovely deep blue

[Sue]

What a lovely memento, and very well shot. You have captured the sheen on the silver rings perfectly. We used to call them serviettes, but i think a more modern term is napkin

[Dawn]

A lovely memento , and image

[Babs]

A beautiful keepsake. I have used both terms. Going back to our RAF days, if we were at a dining in night in the Officers Mess the term was napkin, but if we were in a café in town while doing our shopping well then we used a serviette. ha ha. so I guess these would definitely be napkin rings because they are very classy.

[Milanie]

What a wonderful period of time that was! A lovely reminder of those days - and very nicely composed.

[HTGT]

Always thought napkin was fabric while the other was paper..but would have to consult google to be sure! Very nice shot, great colours, lighting and handwriting.

[Jenfurj]

How lovely. I like the name ' serviette' very sophisticated. And to think they are nearly 100 years old. So special.

[FBailey]

Love the history, the handwritten card and the simplicity of this

[Claude Trew]

What a lovely present to have. The card makes it extra special.

[leggzy]

Wow, what a great family treasure to have ....& I love that you do actually use them - makes them even more special. Lovely capture

[Catherine P]

Just beautiful. What lovely things to have. Lovely photo.

[Catherine]

@lynnz Thank you Lynn - I do love them!

[Catherine]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond Thank you Jackie - I really couldn't find out a definite answer on the internet!

[Catherine]

@365anne I have a photo of the bridesmaid. It is lovely to have a face to the name.

[Catherine]

@s4sayer My parents used the word serviette. When I was older, I used the word napkin - think it was to sound more modern!!!

[Catherine]

@sgregory Thank you. I was going to make it black and white, but loved that deep blue velvet which would have been lost!

[Catherine]

@suesouthwood I think you are right. My parents called them serviettes, but I wanted to be more modern, so used the term napkins!!

[Catherine]

@dawnee Thank you!

[Catherine]

@onewing What an amazing story Babs! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[Catherine]

@milaniet Wasn't it just such an elegant time? Thank you!

[Catherine]

@cottiac Thank you! I am so lazy, I tend to use paper now!!!!

[Catherine]

@365projectorgjenfurj It is a strange word and these are from a very elegant era. If only they could talk!!

[Catherine]

@fbailey Thank you. The card is just as important to me, if not more!

[Catherine]

@claudiet They would be a present before the wedding present list I am sure! I love the card, probably more than the rings!

[Catherine]

@leggzy Thank you! I polish them at Christmas and are used at the table!

[HTGT]

We use fabric every day and paper when visitors come...whatever does that say!

[Catherine]

@cottiac I use paper when my sister comes - hopefully she doesn't notice!!!!!

[JackieR]

We use the stuff on a roll in the kitchen @megpicatilly @cottiac

[HTGT]

@megpicatilly 😁 Just seems a waste to use fabric on visitors cos they only use it once...
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Yes we do too at times.