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George V Solid Silver Christening Mug
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George V Solid Silver Christening Mug

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 April 2025 · William Rand Antiques
This “George V Solid Silver Christening Mug” found a buyer.

It was listed by William Rand Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A good George V solid silver tankard of tapered cylindrical shape with banded decoration. Hallmarked Birmingham 1925 by Joseph Gloster Ltd.

In excellent condition throughout, hallmarks sharp and clear. Gilded interior. Professionally polished.

Weight: 152 grams

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Silver Christening Mug to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1101960
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Description
A good George V solid silver tankard of tapered cylindrical shape with banded decoration. Hallmarked Birmingham 1925 by Joseph Gloster Ltd.

In excellent condition throughout, hallmarks sharp and clear. Gilded interior. Professionally polished.

Weight: 152 grams

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Silver Christening Mug to the 1920s.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101960
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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A cylindrical silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded bands, a curved handle, and a gold-washed interior. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cylindrical silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded bands, a curved handle, and a gold-washed interior. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George V Solid Silver Christening Mug

Archive II A cylindrical silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded bands, a curved handle, and a gold-washed interior. View II
Archive III A cylindrical silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded bands, a curved handle, and a gold-washed interior. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded bands, a curved handle, and a gold-washed interior. View IV
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Location
The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Dec 2013
Items For Sale 126
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William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2013
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Location: The Courtyard, 3 Water Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 1JP, United Kingdom
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A cylindrical silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded bands, a curved handle, and a gold-washed interior.
George V Solid Silver Christening Mug
Ref: SA1101960
A cylindrical silver christening mug featuring horizontal reeded bands, a curved handle, and a gold-washed interior.
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  • ObjectMugs and Tankards
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsReeded bands, Scroll handle, Gilt interior
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

Silver christening mugs have been presented as traditional gifts for newborns and baptisms since the 17th century in Britain, serving as both a keepsake and a store of family wealth.

These items are typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring hand-raised bodies, applied reeded bands, and cast handles, sometimes finished with a gilt interior known as wash-gilding.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmark stamps indicating the assay office, standard of silver, date letter, and makers mark, stamped directly into the metal.

Such pieces can be displayed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard as a reflective metallic accent that adds historical character to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the metal by storing it away from direct sunlight and humidity, using specialised silver polish sparingly only when necessary to avoid wearing down hallmarks.
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