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Victorian Antique Silver Christening Cup, Sheffield 1874
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Highland Antiques Ltd

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Victorian Antique Silver Christening Cup, Sheffield 1874

19th century
Description

A beautiful Victorian antique silver christening cup. Made in Sheffield in 1874 by John Edward Bingham. It is stunningly engraved and has a full set of crisp hallmarks. There is a blank unengraved cartouch and a solid handle. The cup is in excellent condition with no issues. A wonderful christening gift.

WEIGHT; 88 grams or 2.8 ozst approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Cup to the Victorian era.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1096969
Dealers Internal Reference
7199-051
Description
A beautiful Victorian antique silver christening cup. Made in Sheffield in 1874 by John Edward Bingham. It is stunningly engraved and has a full set of crisp hallmarks. There is a blank unengraved cartouch and a solid handle. The cup is in excellent condition with no issues. A wonderful christening gift.

WEIGHT; 88 grams or 2.8 ozst approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Cup to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096969
Dealers Internal Ref
7199-051
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Victorian sterling silver christening cup featuring detailed engine-turned geometric engraving, an oval cartouche, and a loop handle resting on a circular foot.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver christening cup featuring detailed engine-turned geometric engraving, an oval cartouche, and a loop handle resting on a circular foot.

Victorian antique silver christening cup, Sheffield 1874

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Archive VI A Victorian sterling silver christening cup featuring detailed engine-turned geometric engraving, an oval cartouche, and a loop handle resting on a circular foot. View VI
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A Victorian sterling silver christening cup featuring detailed engine-turned geometric engraving, an oval cartouche, and a loop handle resting on a circular foot.
Victorian antique silver christening cup, Sheffield 1874
Ref: SA1096969
A Victorian sterling silver christening cup featuring detailed engine-turned geometric engraving, an oval cartouche, and a loop handle resting on a circular foot.
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Silver christening cups originated as symbolic gifts presented by godparents during infant baptisms, signifying wealth and good fortune. During the Victorian era, the expansion of manufacturing techniques like engine turning enabled intricate surface decoration on domestic silver vessels.

Victorian christening cups were primarily made from sterling silver, comprising 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural rigidity. Decoration was applied using techniques such as hand engraving, chasing, and precision machine-guided engine turning.

Authentic pieces carry British assay office hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the crown mark for Sheffield, the lion passant for sterling silver, a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture, and a makers mark.

Small antique silver vessels serve as functional accents on vanity trays, mantlepieces, or open bookshelves. They are frequently repurposed in contemporary settings as vanity containers, desk pencil holders, or small floral vases.

Clean silver using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to remove oxidisation without scratching the surface. Store in a dry environment wrapped in acid-free tissue or anti-tarnish cloth to prevent tarnishing.
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