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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Birds' Christening Mug 1860
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Birds' Christening Mug 1860

19th century
Sold 10 July 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a superb antique sterling silver christening mug/tankard measuring 3 1/2" (9 cms) tall x 2 1/2 (6 cms) across the top.

It's hallmarked for Sheffield 1860with the silversmiths mark for Martin, Hall & Co.

The mug is decorated with birds - one drinking from a birdbath - which are beautiful.

The whole item is in excellent condition (any marks you can see are just reflections) and is gilded inside.

There are no initials or monograms and it weighs 116 grams/3.7 troy oz.

This mug will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150015
Dealers Internal Reference
9687
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Description
This is a superb antique sterling silver christening mug/tankard measuring 3 1/2" (9 cms) tall x 2 1/2 (6 cms) across the top.

It's hallmarked for Sheffield 1860with the silversmiths mark for Martin, Hall & Co.

fig 1. An ornate Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed bird motifs, repousse scrollwork, an applied handle, and four scrolled feet.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Birds' Christening Mug 1860

The mug is decorated with birds - one drinking from a birdbath - which are beautiful.

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The whole item is in excellent condition (any marks you can see are just reflections) and is gilded inside.
Robert Bush Antiques

There are no initials or monograms and it weighs 116 grams/3.7 troy oz.

This mug will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150015
Dealers Internal Ref
9687
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An ornate Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed bird motifs, repousse scrollwork, an applied handle, and four scrolled feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Birds' Christening Mug 1860

Archive II An ornate Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed bird motifs, repousse scrollwork, an applied handle, and four scrolled feet. View II
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Archive X An ornate Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed bird motifs, repousse scrollwork, an applied handle, and four scrolled feet. View X
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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
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An ornate Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed bird motifs, repousse scrollwork, an applied handle, and four scrolled feet.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Birds' Christening Mug 1860
Ref: SA1150015
An ornate Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed bird motifs, repousse scrollwork, an applied handle, and four scrolled feet.
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  • ObjectMugs and Cups
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse bird motifs, Scrollwork and cartouches, C-scroll handle, Scrolled footed base
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Victorian christening mugs gained widespread popularity during the 19th century as traditional gifts given to newborns by godparents, often serving as both a functional item and an heirloom piece to commemorate the occasion.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as repousse, chasing, and hand engraving, frequently featuring gilt interiors known as wash gilding.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include the makers mark, the standard mark indicating sterling quality, the assay office town mark, and the date letter corresponding to the specific year of production.

These small vessels can be utilised as sophisticated display objects on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, or repurposed functionally to hold small items like fountain pens.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive, high-quality silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the desirable patination and historical oxidisation.
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