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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug 1869
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug 1869

19th century
Sold 26 August 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a super antique mid Victorian sterling silver christening mug/tankard measuring 3 3/4" (9.5 cms) tall x 2 1/2 (6.5 cms) across the top.

It's hallmarked for London 1869 with the silversmiths mark for Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall.

The mug is decorated with Roman/Greek goddess style engraving on each side with a blank cartouche on the front.

The whole item is in excellent condition (any marks you can see are just reflections), is gilded inside and weighs 125 grams/4 troy oz.

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

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1154463
Dealers Internal Reference
9688
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Description
This is a super antique mid Victorian sterling silver christening mug/tankard measuring 3 3/4" (9.5 cms) tall x 2 1/2 (6.5 cms) across the top.

It's hallmarked for London 1869 with the silversmiths mark for Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall.

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The mug is decorated with Roman/Greek goddess style engraving on each side with a blank cartouche on the front.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. An ornate antique Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed hand-engraved classical figural medallions and an elaborate scroll handle.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug 1869

The whole item is in excellent condition (any marks you can see are just reflections), is gilded inside and weighs 125 grams/4 troy oz.

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

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154463
Dealers Internal Ref
9688
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

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

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An ornate antique Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed hand-engraved classical figural medallions and an elaborate scroll handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug 1869

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
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Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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An ornate antique Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed hand-engraved classical figural medallions and an elaborate scroll handle.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug 1869
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An ornate antique Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring detailed hand-engraved classical figural medallions and an elaborate scroll handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMugs and Cups
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand-engraved classical figures, Beaded rim detail, Scroll handle, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Silver christening mugs have been traditionally given as gifts to newborns or infants during baptismal ceremonies since the 17th century, serving as both a ceremonial keepsake and a practical heirloom meant to encourage saving and prosperity.

Victorian christening mugs were predominantly crafted from sterling silver (925 standard) using techniques such as hand-raising, spinning, or casting, often finished with intricate hand-engraving, repousse, or chasing.

Authenticity is verified through British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark (such as a lion passant for sterling silver), a town assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of production.

An antique silver mug can be integrated into contemporary interior schemes by using it on a mantelpiece or bookshelf as a decorative vessel for small botanical stems, or by displaying it within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other metallic objects.

Antique silver should be cleaned infrequently using a dedicated, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away the aged patina and fine engraved details.
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