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English Solid Sterling Silver Christening Cup Mug 1958 Mint 50g
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English Solid Sterling Silver Christening Cup Mug 1958 Mint 50g

1940 - 1960
Sold 21 April 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
This “English Solid Sterling Silver Christening Cup Mug 1958 Mint 50g” found a buyer.

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

Description

A stylish English solid sterling silver mug or cup. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1958 with the maker being W I Broadway & Co. It is been superbly designed and is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, gilded inside. It measures approx. 3 inches (7.6cm) tall by over 3.5 inches (9cm) wide including the handle and 2.75 inches (7cm) excluding it and weighs 50 grams. A superbly designed clean piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Christening Mug to the 1950s.

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SA1136133
Dealers Internal Reference
35540
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A stylish English solid sterling silver mug or cup. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1958 with the maker being W I Broadway & Co.
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It is been superbly designed and is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, gilded inside.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 3 inches (7.6cm) tall by over 3.5 inches (9cm) wide including the handle and 2.75 inches (7cm) excluding it and weighs 50 grams. A superbly designed clean piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Christening Mug to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136133
Dealers Internal Ref
35540
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A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

English Solid Sterling Silver Christening Cup Mug 1958 Mint 50g

Archive II A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. View VI
Archive VII A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. View VII
Archive VIII A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. View VIII
Archive IX A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background. View IX
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United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2021
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,800
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Location: West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
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A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background.
ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER CHRISTENING CUP MUG 1958 MINT 50g
Ref: SA1136133
A polished sterling silver christening mug with a curved handle and a stepped foot sits against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectMugs & Cups
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsC-scroll handle, Stepped foot, Gilt interior, Hallmarks

Silver christening mugs have been traditionally presented as heirloom gifts to mark a childs birth or baptism since the 17th century, symbolising wealth, health, and good fortune for the infant.

These pieces are typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring a gilded interior known as wash-gilding, and are shaped using traditional silversmithing methods such as spinning or casting.

Authenticity is verified by examining the stamped hallmarks on the metal, which typically indicate the makers mark, the standard mark for sterling silver, the assay office city, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Silver pieces can be displayed on a bookshelf or mantelpiece as polished metallic accents that reflect light and add a touch of historical contrast to clean, modern aesthetics.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialist non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, and stored in a tarnish-resistant cloth or dry environment when not on display.
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