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Victorian Silver Christening Set
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Victorian Silver Christening Set

19th century
Description

A superb early Victorian silver christening set consisting of a fork and a spoon in its original fitted box. They are excellent quality pieces with beautiful foliate decoration, ornate casting and two engraved family crests on the back of the handles.

Both pieces are fully hallmarked for John Gilbert, Birmingham, 1853. They weigh approximately 114g in total.

They are in good condition with clear hallmarks. There are no major damages and they display beautifully. There are some faint surface marks but nothing detrimental. They have been lightly cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

The set comes in its original silk and velvet lined box, with fitted sections to hold the cutlery. The box is in good condition and the interior is clean and tidy with a few small scuffs and marks around the outside but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Fork : 7" / 18cm

Box : 8 1/2" / 22cm x 4" / 10cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Set to the Victorian era.

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SA1222718
Description
A superb early Victorian silver christening set consisting of a fork and a spoon in its original fitted box.
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They are excellent quality pieces with beautiful foliate decoration, ornate casting and two engraved family crests on the back of the handles.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian silver christening spoon and fork with intricate foliate engraving, arranged inside a velvet-lined dark leather presentation case.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Christening Set

Both pieces are fully hallmarked for John Gilbert, Birmingham, 1853. They weigh approximately 114g in total.

They are in good condition with clear hallmarks. There are no major damages and they display beautifully. There are some faint surface marks but nothing detrimental. They have been lightly cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

fig 2. An antique Victorian silver christening spoon and fork with intricate foliate engraving, arranged inside a velvet-lined dark leather presentation case.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Christening Set

The set comes in its original silk and velvet lined box, with fitted sections to hold the cutlery. The box is in good condition and the interior is clean and tidy with a few small scuffs and marks around the outside but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

fig 3. An antique Victorian silver christening spoon and fork with intricate foliate engraving, arranged inside a velvet-lined dark leather presentation case.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Christening Set

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Fork : 7" / 18cm

Box : 8 1/2" / 22cm x 4" / 10cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222718
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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An antique Victorian silver christening spoon and fork with intricate foliate engraving, arranged inside a velvet-lined dark leather presentation case.
Victorian Silver Christening Set
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Leather, Velvet, Silk
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate engraving, Scrollwork handle, Fitted presentation case, Monogram shield
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian silver christening set comprises a spoon and a fork made of sterling silver, housed in a fitted presentation case upholstered in dark leather on the exterior with blue velvet and cream silk lining the interior. Both pieces exhibit ornate cast scrollwork handles, intricate foliate engraving, and a monogram shield on the terminal, accompanied by clear hallmarks for John Gilbert, Birmingham, 1853. The box measures 22 cm high and 10 cm wide, with a hinged construction and a secure closure. Light surface marks indicate age and previous handling, while the case shows faint scuffs on the dark outer leather. In a contemporary home, this boxed cutlery set provides a decorative focal point when displayed on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or within a cabinet. The fitted case allows the silver pieces to remain protected while resting horizontally on a flat surface, offering a traditional touch to interior arrangements. Collectors can also utilise the set as a traditional display piece in a study or dining room setting, preserving a mid-nineteenth-century English silver service.

FAQs

A Victorian silver christening set typically comprises an engraved silver spoon and fork, presented in a fitted fabric-lined case, given as a formal baptismal gift during the nineteenth century.

These sets were generally crafted from hallmarked sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver, accompanied by leather-bound presentation boxes lined with silk or velvet.

Authentic British pieces feature official assay hallmarks, including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling quality, and a date letter corresponding to the Victorian era.

The open presentation case can be positioned flat or propped inside a glazed display cabinet or on a sideboard top alongside other historic silver objects.

Silver elements require occasional polishing with a soft cloth and specialist silver cleaner, while the silk and leather case should be stored away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent deterioration.
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