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Unusual Victorian Silver Child’s or Christening Mug
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Unusual Victorian Silver Child’s or Christening Mug

19th century
Sold 3 October 2025 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Description

Unusual design Victorian silver child’s or Christening mug. In a cylindrical form embossed body with shells and spiral fluting. Reeded scroll handle and spreading foot. The mug comes without any inscriptions and in good original condition.

Date: 1884.

Maker: Harrison Brothers, Sheffield.

Weight: 133g

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1025499
Dealers Internal Reference
CMUG-P10074
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Description
Unusual design Victorian silver child’s or Christening mug. In a cylindrical form embossed body with shells and spiral fluting. Reeded scroll handle and spreading foot. The mug comes without any inscriptions and in good original condition.

Date: 1884.

Maker: Harrison Brothers, Sheffield.

Weight: 133g

Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1025499
Dealers Internal Ref
CMUG-P10074
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Archive I An ornate Victorian silver christening mug featuring embossed scrollwork and a curved handle against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
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c/o Tudor House
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/piersrankinsilver
Verified Since Jan 2017
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 1,684
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Location: c/o Tudor House, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, United Kingdom
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An ornate Victorian silver christening mug featuring embossed scrollwork and a curved handle against a plain background.
Unusual Victorian Silver Child’s or Christening Mug
Ref: SA1025499
An ornate Victorian silver christening mug featuring embossed scrollwork and a curved handle against a plain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMugs & Cups
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Fluted base, Loop handle, Beaded border
  • SizeH 8.9 cm (4 in) x W 8.2 cm (3 in) x D 8.2 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver christening mugs were traditionally given as gifts to newborns to mark their baptism, symbolizing wealth, good fortune, and a wish for a prosperous future.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as repousse, chasing, casting, and hand-engraving by skilled silversmiths.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office, date letter, makers mark, and standard of silver purity.

An antique silver mug can be styled as a decorative desktop pencil holder, a small vase for fresh blooms, or displayed openly on a bookshelf to add metallic texture.

Preservation requires storing silver in a tarnish-resistant environment, handling it with soft cloths, and cleaning infrequently with specialized non-abrasive silver polish to protect the patina.
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