Description:Scarce baseball figural napkin ring by Pairpoint Co. c.1890s. Absolutely stunning piece of silverplated artistry by the noted Pairpoint Co, depicting an early mustached player throwing a ball standing atop molded surface to emulate playing field. Ring bat and early reinforced back basemans mitt rest at the players feet, retains superb original plating with light general wear. Stamped Pairpoint Co., New Bedford, MA on bottom; 4 long. One of the most significant and desirable sports related napkin rings extant: EX/MT-NM