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Silver Christening Set - Original Box
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Silver Christening Set - Original Box

1920 - 1940
Sold 14 April 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A very good silver christening set comprising egg cup, napkin ring and spoon. A J Bailey Birmingham 1938 all in the original box. The egg cup still has all its gilding as does the spoon, no engraving to the napkin ring. All in very good condition. The box is also in good order, a little discolouration in the cream silk commensurate with age. Probably never use judging from the condition.

Egg cup H 6.5 cm

Spoon L 11.5 cm

Napkin ring 2 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Christening Set to the 1930s.

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A very good silver christening set comprising egg cup, napkin ring and spoon. A J Bailey Birmingham 1938 all in the original box. The egg cup still has all its gilding as does the spoon, no engraving to the napkin ring. All in very good condition. The box is also in good order, a little discolouration in the cream silk commensurate with age. Probably never use judging from the condition.

Egg cup H 6.5 cm

Spoon L 11.5 cm

Napkin ring 2 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Christening Set to the 1930s.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A cased silver christening set comprising an egg cup, napkin ring, and spoon inside a lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cased silver christening set comprising an egg cup, napkin ring, and spoon inside a lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Christening Set - Original Box

Archive II A cased silver christening set comprising an egg cup, napkin ring, and spoon inside a lined presentation box. View II
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Verified Since Dec 2020
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A cased silver christening set comprising an egg cup, napkin ring, and spoon inside a lined presentation box.
Silver christening set - original box
Ref: SA1112577
A cased silver christening set comprising an egg cup, napkin ring, and spoon inside a lined presentation box.
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  • ObjectTableware & Silverware
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silk, Velvet, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFitted presentation box, Polished silver finish, Felt lining

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Silver christening sets have traditionally been given as baptismal gifts to symbolise purity, prosperity, and good fortune for the childs future.

Authentic period sets are generally crafted from sterling silver and feature British or international hallmarks indicating the maker, assay office, and year of manufacture.

Verification involves checking for clear makers marks, evaluating the weight and patina of the silver, and inspecting the original fitted presentation case for period-accurate materials and construction.

These sets are often displayed inside glass cabinets, on bookshelves, or styled on sideboards as decorative objects reflecting historic craftsmanship.

Silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals to preserve the natural oxidisation and hallmarks.
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