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Smart Plain Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

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Smart Plain Sterling Silver Christening Mug

1900 - 1920
Description

A very smart looking plain sterling silver christening mug. In a cylindrical form with a plain panelled body without any inscriptions gilt interior and a looped handle. Very good original condition without any inscriptions.

Maker: Levi & Salaman, Birmingham

Date: 1914

Weight: 125g

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198520
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CMUG-P72021
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Description
A very smart looking plain sterling silver christening mug.
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In a cylindrical form with a plain panelled body without any inscriptions gilt interior and a looped handle.
Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Very good original condition without any inscriptions.

Maker: Levi & Salaman, Birmingham

Date: 1914

Weight: 125g

Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198520
Dealers Internal Ref
CMUG-P72021
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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An octagonal sterling silver christening mug with a curved loop handle and a gilded interior finish.
Smart Plain Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Ref: SA1198520
An octagonal sterling silver christening mug with a curved loop handle and a gilded interior finish.
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Silver christening gifts originated in Europe during the Middle Ages, where presenting a child with a silver spoon or cup symbolised wealth and good fortune. By the Georgian and Victorian eras, custom-made sterling silver christening mugs became popular commemorative items given by godparents to mark baptismal ceremonies.

Traditional christening mugs are predominantly constructed from sterling silver, an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper for structural durability. The interior of the vessel is frequently lined with a thin layer of gold wash, known as silver-gilt or vermeil, to protect the silver from tarnishing when in contact with liquids.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces are stamped with official assay hallmarks, including a makers mark, a purity mark such as the lion passant, an assay office symbol, and a date letter. Checking the base or outer sides near the rim for these pressed hallmarks confirms the metallic purity and origin of the item.

A silver christening mug works as a decorative accents on open shelving, sideboards, or desk spaces. It can be displayed alongside leather-bound books or framed photographs, or repurposed as a desk organiser for stationery items.

Sterling silver should be dusted regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and polished occasionally using a specialized silver cream or polishing cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive materials that could strip the delicate interior gilding or scratch the polished exterior surface.
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