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Edwardian Antique Silver Christening Cup, Birmingham 1910
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Edwardian Antique Silver Christening Cup, Birmingham 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 February 2026 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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Description

An elegant Edwardian antique silver christening cup, made in Birmingham in 1910 by J. Glossop and Son. The cup has a good set of hallmarks on the body and an ornate cast handle. It is crisply engraved all around the thistle shaped body and has a vacant cartouch on the front. There is gilding inside and it sits on a single spreading foot. A great christening gift.

WEIGHT; 98 grams or 3.1 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Silver Christening Cup to the Edwardian era.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159427
Dealers Internal Reference
7587-05
Description
An elegant Edwardian antique silver christening cup, made in Birmingham in 1910 by J. Glossop and Son. The cup has a good set of hallmarks on the body and an ornate cast handle. It is crisply engraved all around the thistle shaped body and has a vacant cartouch on the front. There is gilding inside and it sits on a single spreading foot. A great christening gift.

WEIGHT; 98 grams or 3.1 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Silver Christening Cup to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159427
Dealers Internal Ref
7587-05
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique Edwardian sterling silver christening cup featuring floral scroll engravings and an ornate cast handle on a circular footed base.
Edwardian antique silver christening cup, Birmingham 1910
Ref: SA1159427
An antique Edwardian sterling silver christening cup featuring floral scroll engravings and an ornate cast handle on a circular footed base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral garlands, Scroll engraving, Cast handle, Circular foot
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

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Edwardian silver christening cups were traditionally given as gifts to newborns during baptisms or christening ceremonies, originating as a practical yet treasured heirloom meant to last a lifetime.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver using methods such as spinning, casting for the handle, and hand-chasing or engraving for the decorative motifs.

Authenticity is verified by checking for official British hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the assay office (such as Birmingham), the date letter, and the makers mark.

This piece can be displayed as an accent object on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, blending historical craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist decor.

Preservation involves storing the silver in a tarnish-resistant cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips, and cleaning occasionally with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish.
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