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Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta
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Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

19th century
Description

This rare and exquisite Victorian silver cased christening set is dated Birmingham 1883 and bears the marks of Colen Hewer Cheshire. Complete christening sets are few and far between and this is an unusual example as it bears the retailer's marks of Hamilton & Co, Calcutta and is fitted in the original and rather beautiful retailer's presentation case.

Hallmarks:

C.C for Colen Hewer Cheshire.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter Gothic "h" & "i"for 1883.

Duty Mark.

Mug impressed with "Hamilton &Co. Calcutta"

Dimension and Weight:

Mug Height: 6.5cm /2.5 inches.

Rim diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Spoon length: 14.5cm / 5.5 inches.

Knife length: 15.5cm / 6.1 inches.

Fork length: 13.5cm / 5.2 inches.

Mug weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g.

Condition:

Good, mug in very good condition.

Knife and fork in good condition.

Spoon a little worn where the shaft meets the handle..

Case in good condition , a few scuff marks commensurate with age.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089758
Dealers Internal Reference
AOUT81
Description
This rare and exquisite Victorian silver cased christening set is dated Birmingham 1883 and bears the marks of Colen Hewer Cheshire. Complete christening sets are few and far between and this is an unusual example as it bears the retailer's marks of Hamilton & Co, Calcutta and is fitted in the original and rather beautiful retailer's presentation case.
fig 1. FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA
fig 1. Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

Hallmarks:

C.C for Colen Hewer Cheshire.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter Gothic "h" & "i"for 1883.

Duty Mark.

Mug impressed with "Hamilton &Co. Calcutta"

Dimension and Weight:

Mug Height: 6.5cm /2.5 inches.

fig 2. FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA
fig 2. Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

Rim diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Spoon length: 14.5cm / 5.5 inches.

Knife length: 15.5cm / 6.1 inches.

Fork length: 13.5cm / 5.2 inches.

Mug weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g.

Condition:

Good, mug in very good condition.

fig 3. FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA
fig 3. Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

Knife and fork in good condition.

Spoon a little worn where the shaft meets the handle..

Case in good condition , a few scuff marks commensurate with age.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 4. FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA
fig 4. Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089758
Dealers Internal Ref
AOUT81
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA

Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

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FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA
FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA
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