ITEM No. 37

Set of four fabulous autumn-themed napkin rings featuring sterling silver with 14k vermeil pine branches adorned with hand-carved bakelite pine cones and genuine cultured pearls. Each pine branch measures 1 .75” x 1.5” x 3/4." Napkin rings measure 2.15" x 1.15." - Originally brooches - Wells Ster, 1953 Attleboro, Massachusetts Mid-century pearlescent acrylic napkin rings in butterscotch, root beer and sugar. Unknown Maker, 1950s Meaning + Symbolism Throughout the span of recorded human history, pinecones have symbolized spiritual consciousness and enlightenment, awakening and immortality. Ancient Romans associated pine cones with the goddess of love, Venus, while Celts believed pine cones represented regeneration and used them as fertility charms, placing one under their pillows at night. A pine cone is even carved into the holy staff that the Pope carries during religious ceremonies!