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Early Victorian Silver Tankard Christening Mug London 1846
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Early Victorian Silver Tankard Christening Mug London 1846

19th century
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
Description

An early Victorian silver quarter pint tankard or christening mug with clear hallmarks for London 1846, Victoria’s head, and makers mark for Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater. This silver tankard has been made in the classic Georgian style, still current in the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign. The tankard has an outward slanting form, with ringed bands around the base, body and top. The handle is also in keeping, with a flat thumb rest and scrolling detail below. In excellent condition, no damage or dents. The tankard holds a quarter pint of liquid. The size makes it a suitable christening gift but it is also collectible. Weight 3oz/100gr.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
6.2cm (2.44")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the Victorian era.

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SA1100179
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An early Victorian silver quarter pint tankard or christening mug with clear hallmarks for London 1846, Victoria’s head, and makers mark for Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater.
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This silver tankard has been made in the classic Georgian style, still current in the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign.
Aramis Antiques

The tankard has an outward slanting form, with ringed bands around the base, body and top. The handle is also in keeping, with a flat thumb rest and scrolling detail below. In excellent condition, no damage or dents. The tankard holds a quarter pint of liquid. The size makes it a suitable christening gift but it is also collectible. Weight 3oz/100gr.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
6.2cm (2.44")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100179
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A cylindrical sterling silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded banding and an angular curved handle.
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Archive I A cylindrical sterling silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded banding and an angular curved handle.

Early Victorian silver tankard christening mug London 1846

Archive II A cylindrical sterling silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded banding and an angular curved handle. View II
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Archive IX A cylindrical sterling silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded banding and an angular curved handle. View IX
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A cylindrical sterling silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded banding and an angular curved handle.
Early Victorian silver tankard christening mug London 1846
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A cylindrical sterling silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded banding and an angular curved handle.
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Silver christening mugs became popular commemorative gifts during the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain. Symbolising prosperity and good health, these vessels were presented at baptisms and often preserved as family heirlooms across generations.

Victorian christening mugs were primarily raised from sterling silver, defined as 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Makers constructed the body, base, and cast handle separately before soldering the components together and applying reeded or chased decoration.

Authentic British silver from this era features a complete set of hallmarks stamped by an assay office, such as London or Birmingham. Look for the lion passant duty mark indicating sterling purity, a makers mark, a town mark, and a specific date letter corresponding to the production year.

A silver christening mug can be placed on a sideboard, styled within a glazed cabinet, or used as a desktop vessel for stationery. Its reflective metallic surface complements both traditional timber furniture and contemporary minimalist displays.

Clean sterling silver using a specialised silver polishing cream applied with a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish without scratching the metal surface. Store in a low-humidity environment wrapped in tarnish-resistant cloth to limit oxidisation.
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