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Victorian Antique Silver Christening Cup, Sheffield 1874
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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.

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Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 08678783
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-160 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Sheffield hallmarks below the rim: stamped silver of the Victorian era.
Queen Victoria duty mark present: assayed before duty repeal in 1890.
Gilded interior wash: traditional child's christening mug finish.
Crisp engine-turned ground and engraved cartouche: fine late-Victorian ornament.
Light micro-scratches across polished surfaces: normal handling over many decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08678783
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Sheffield hallmarks below the rim: stamped silver of the Victorian era.
Queen Victoria duty mark present: assayed before duty repeal in 1890.
Gilded interior wash: traditional child's christening mug finish.
Crisp engine-turned ground and engraved cartouche: fine late-Victorian ornament.
Light micro-scratches across polished surfaces: normal handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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

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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

Archive II 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 II
Archive III 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 III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Victorian sterling silver christening cup featuring detailed engine-turned geometric engraving, an oval cartouche, and a loop handle resting on a circular foot.
Archive V 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 V
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
Archive VII 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 VII
Archive VIII 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 VIII
Archive IX 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 IX
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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
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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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  • ObjectChristening Cups
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned engraving, Oval cartouche, Loop handle, Pedestal base
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Victorian sterling silver christening cup originates from Sheffield in 1874. The piece stands on a circular pedestal base and features a solid loop handle attached to the side. The exterior body exhibits intricate engine-turned geometric engraving and a blank, unengraved oval cartouche framed by decorative scrolling elements. The rim has a simple raised moulding, and the whole object presents a bright silver finish. Full hallmarks are struck on the surface. Measuring 7.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide and 6 cm deep, the vessel weighs 88 grams. In a contemporary home, this small silver cup serves primarily as a decorative display object on a sideboard top or mantlepiece. It functions well within traditional English Country House interiors as an ornamental keepsake or collector piece, and can also be styled on a shelf or within a glass cabinet. The solid construction and compact dimensions make it suitable for placement on small surface areas where traditional silverware accents are desired.

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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