What is the history behind silver christening cups?

Silver christening cups became prominent during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as traditional baptismal gifts symbolizing longevity and good fortune.

What materials are used in traditional christening cups?

Traditional christening cups are crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, featuring cast handles, raised rims, and hand-engraved monograms.

How can you identify authentic Edwardian silver?

Authentic Edwardian silver items feature official British hallmark stamps, including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for purity, and a specific date letter.

How can an antique silver cup be styled in a modern interior?

Small silver cups can be repurposed on an office desk as a pen holder, styled on a vanity table for small accessories, or placed on a bookshelf.

How should antique silver christening cups be maintained?

Clean silver with a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners to preserve the natural patination.

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Antique Edwardian Silver Christening Cup

Name: Antique Edwardian Silver Christening Cup
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1017078
Price: 160 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Beeches Vintage

Description

This is a lovely Antique Sterling Silver Christening Cup from the early 1900s. It would be a great present for a new baby, christening or baptism and it comes in a gift bag.

It was made by Edward Souter Barnsley and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1907.

The cup is made of Sterling Silver and has shiny sides and a rim around the top and bottom. The maker’s mark and Hallmarks are on the side near the handle. On the from it has the initials ACH elaborately engraved.

The Christening Cup is in good condition with the Silver shiny and a bit of tarnish and light scratches in places. There are a couple of small dents - one to the side and two to the base but these are not particularly visible.

It’s quite heavy weighing 113.4g.

The depth of the cup is 7cm (2 3/4 inches).

Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Beeches Vintage has dated this Edwardian Silver Christening Cup to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1017078

Dealers Internal Reference

1907 Christening Cup

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Description

This is a lovely Antique Sterling Silver Christening Cup from the early 1900s. It would be a great present for a new baby, christening or baptism and it comes in a gift bag.

It was made by Edward Souter Barnsley and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1907.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver christening cup with a cylindrical body, moulded rim, strap handle, and subtle monogram engraving. — fig 1. Antique Edwardian Silver Christening Cup

The cup is made of Sterling Silver and has shiny sides and a rim around the top and bottom. The maker’s mark and Hallmarks are on the side near the handle. On the from it has the initials ACH elaborately engraved.