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A Fabulous Victorian Silver Christening Mug

19th century
Sold 16 September 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Fabulous Victorian Silver Christening Mug” found a buyer.

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Description

An outstanding silver Christening mug dating from the mid Victorian era. The goblet shaped body stands on a decorated pedestal foot and the stem has a bladed knop. The body is decorated in a superb diamond quilted design, with qua-trefoil flowers within each panel. There is a large vacant cartouche to the front. The handle is cast and shaped in the period fashion. A superior example, both practical and a lovely gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Sheffield 1864.

Maker :- Martin & Hall.

Height :- 11.5 cms.

Rim diameter :- 7 cms.

Depth :- 10 cms. (to handle outer).

Weight :- 148 grams.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134525
Dealers Internal Reference
13630
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Description
An outstanding silver Christening mug dating from the mid Victorian era. The goblet shaped body stands on a decorated pedestal foot and the stem has a bladed knop.
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The body is decorated in a superb diamond quilted design, with qua-trefoil flowers within each panel.
Jeff Sims Antiques

There is a large vacant cartouche to the front. The handle is cast and shaped in the period fashion. A superior example, both practical and a lovely gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An ornate Victorian silver christening mug featuring a textured diaper pattern, a footed base, and a scrolled handle against a plain background.
fig 1. A Fabulous Victorian Silver Christening Mug

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Sheffield 1864.

Maker :- Martin & Hall.

Height :- 11.5 cms.

Rim diameter :- 7 cms.

Depth :- 10 cms. (to handle outer).

Weight :- 148 grams.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1860s.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134525
Dealers Internal Ref
13630
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An ornate Victorian silver christening mug featuring a textured diaper pattern, a footed base, and a scrolled handle against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fabulous Victorian Silver Christening Mug

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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An ornate Victorian silver christening mug featuring a textured diaper pattern, a footed base, and a scrolled handle against a plain background.
A fabulous Victorian silver Christening mug
Ref: SA1134525
An ornate Victorian silver christening mug featuring a textured diaper pattern, a footed base, and a scrolled handle against a plain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMugs and Cups
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDiaper pattern, Scrolled handle, Footed base, Beaded trim
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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Silver christening mugs became popular traditional gifts during the Victorian period, often presented by godparents to commemorate a childs baptism and serve as a lasting heirloom.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as hand-chasing, repousse, embossing, and casting for handles and footed bases.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmark stamps, which indicate the assay office, date letter, makers mark, and standard of silver, alongside observing the natural tarnish and wear consistent with age.

This item can be styled as a decorative desktop object, used to hold small trinkets, or displayed on a bookshelf alongside other metallic accents to add a layer of historic character.

Preservation requires storing the object in a dry environment, handling it with soft cloths to avoid scratches, and using specialized silver polish sparingly only when necessary to maintain the metals integrity.
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