Victorian Silver Christening Set Hallmarked London 1877 by Chawner & Co

Name: Victorian Silver Christening Set Hallmarked London 1877 by Chawner & Co
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1005395
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A truly superb Victorian solid silver Christening set comprising knife, fork and spoon all in the most iconic Victorian design. The engraving to each piece of the set is outstanding (see images), featuring stunning fern pattern to both sides of the cutlery. The back of the spoon bowl is particularly impressive and the engraving throughout is wonderful and very crisp.

All of the pieces have a cartouch to the top of the terminals with a small initial 'C' neatly engraved.

Very clear hallmarks are visible on each piece for the London Assay Office, dated 1877 along with the Lion Passant and silver maker's mark: Chawner & Co (George William Adams).

A particularly outstanding child's cutlery set, perfect for new baby, Christening or birthday gift!

Condition: In lovely antique collector's condition.

Hallmarks: London 1877 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams).

Measurements: Spoon length: 15.5 cm Knife length: 19.5 cm Fork length: 15.5 cm

Combined weight: 103 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1005395

Dealers Internal Reference

18503

Dealers Notes

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Description

A truly superb Victorian solid silver Christening set comprising knife, fork and spoon all in the most iconic Victorian design.

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The engraving to each piece of the set is outstanding (see images), featuring stunning fern pattern to both sides of the cutlery.

Woodbridge Antiques

The back of the spoon bowl is particularly impressive and the engraving throughout is wonderful and very crisp.

fig 1. Victorian silver Christening set hallmarked London 1877 by Chawner & Co — fig 1. Victorian Silver Christening Set Hallmarked London 1877 by Chawner & Co

All of the pieces have a cartouch to the top of the terminals with a small initial 'C' neatly engraved.

Very clear hallmarks are visible on each piece for the London Assay Office, dated 1877 along with the Lion Passant and silver maker's mark: Chawner & Co (George William Adams).