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Sterling Silver Celtic Pattern Christening or Childs Mug
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Sterling Silver Celtic Pattern Christening or Childs Mug

19th century
Sold 24 June 2025 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Description

A fine quality good gauge sterling silver Christening or Childs mug in a cylindrical form with a plain body without inscriptions and a scroll motif cast handle. The body has a Celtic design pattern and stands on a stepped rope border style foot. Very good original condition.

Maker: Adie Brothers, Birmingham

Date: 1936

Width of Base: 5cm (2")

Weight: 164g

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117654
Dealers Internal Reference
CMUG-P56868
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Description
A fine quality good gauge sterling silver Christening or Childs mug in a cylindrical form with a plain body without inscriptions and a scroll motif cast handle. The body has a Celtic design pattern and stands on a stepped rope border style foot. Very good original condition.

Maker: Adie Brothers, Birmingham

Date: 1936

Width of Base: 5cm (2")

Weight: 164g

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117654
Dealers Internal Ref
CMUG-P56868
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Archive I A polished sterling silver christening mug featuring a cast dragon or animal head handle and an embossed Celtic band around the lower body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Sterling Silver Celtic Pattern Christening or Childs Mug

Archive II A polished sterling silver christening mug featuring a cast dragon or animal head handle and an embossed Celtic band around the lower body. View II
Archive III A polished sterling silver christening mug featuring a cast dragon or animal head handle and an embossed Celtic band around the lower body. View III
Archive IV A polished sterling silver christening mug featuring a cast dragon or animal head handle and an embossed Celtic band around the lower body. View IV
Archive V A polished sterling silver christening mug featuring a cast dragon or animal head handle and an embossed Celtic band around the lower body. View V
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
Location
c/o Tudor House
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/piersrankinsilver
Verified Since Jan 2017
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 1,684
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Location: c/o Tudor House, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, United Kingdom
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A polished sterling silver christening mug featuring a cast dragon or animal head handle and an embossed Celtic band around the lower body.
Sterling Silver Celtic Pattern Christening or Childs Mug
Ref: SA1117654
A polished sterling silver christening mug featuring a cast dragon or animal head handle and an embossed Celtic band around the lower body.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMugs and Cups
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCeltic Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCeltic interlace band, Animal head handle, Stepped footrim
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Silver christening mugs have been traditionally presented as gifts during infant baptism or naming ceremonies since the 17th century, serving as both a keepsake and a practical item intended to hold a childs first drinking vessel.

These items are typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often utilizing traditional silversmithing techniques such as spinning, casting for handles, and hand-chasing or embossing for decorative borders.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office, date letter, makers mark, and silver standard, alongside checking for signs of period wear and hand-finished detailing.

These small vessels can be utilized on open shelving or mantelpieces as polished decorative objects that reflect light, or repurposed as miniature vases for short-stemmed floral arrangements.

Preservation involves regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional gentle cleaning with a specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasives to protect the historic surface and any fine engravings.
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