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Silver Christening Mug Tankard Sheffield 1953
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Silver Christening Mug Tankard Sheffield 1953

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
Description

An early Elizabeth II silver christening mug or tankard with clear hallmarks for Sheffield 1953, Queen’s head and makers mark for Atkin Bros. This well made and well designed mug is made of plain smooth silver. The urn shape bowl has very slightly tapering sides, and is set on a circular base. The interesting handle has an angled shape with delicate scroll below. Good gauge of silver, good proportions and excellent condition.

Weight 130gr

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1950s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09604477
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 73 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Queen Elizabeth II coronation profile mark: fixes the date precisely to 1953.
Sheffield date letter L in pointed shield: corroborates manufacture in 1953.
Maker's mark HA: Harry Atkin of Atkin Brothers.
Fine surface handling scratches across the body: gentle use over decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229211
Dealers Internal Reference
27/S10
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Description
An early Elizabeth II silver christening mug or tankard with clear hallmarks for Sheffield 1953, Queen’s head and makers mark for Atkin Bros. This well made and well designed mug is made of plain smooth silver. The urn shape bowl has very slightly tapering sides, and is set on a circular base. The interesting handle has an angled shape with delicate scroll below. Good gauge of silver, good proportions and excellent condition.

Weight 130gr

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09604477
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 73 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Queen Elizabeth II coronation profile mark: fixes the date precisely to 1953.
Sheffield date letter L in pointed shield: corroborates manufacture in 1953.
Maker's mark HA: Harry Atkin of Atkin Brothers.
Fine surface handling scratches across the body: gentle use over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229211
Dealers Internal Ref
27/S10
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A solid sterling silver christening mug featuring a plain body, a stepped circular base, and an angular scroll handle.
Silver christening mug tankard Sheffield 1953
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A solid sterling silver christening mug featuring a plain body, a stepped circular base, and an angular scroll handle.
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  • ObjectMugs & Tankards
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsAngular scroll handle, Stepped circular base, Flared rim
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This early Elizabeth II silver christening mug or tankard dates to the 1950 period and originates from Sheffield in 1953, carrying clear hallmarks including the Queen's head and the maker's mark for Atkin Bros. Formed from solid sterling silver with a bright silver finish, the piece has a plain smooth surface showing light surface scratches from age and handling across the urn-shaped bowl. Design details include a flared rim, slightly tapering sides, an angled scroll handle with a lower scroll terminal ending in a small ball, and a stepped circular base with ring mouldings. The mug stands 8 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this solid piece serves as a decorative display item for a sideboard top or as a traditional gift.

FAQs

Silver christening mugs became popular during the Victorian era as traditional gifts bestowed upon godchildren to mark their baptism or naming ceremony, symbolising good fortune, health, and prosperity.

Authentic sterling silver mugs are crafted from an alloy containing 92.5 percent pure silver mixed with copper for structural durability, typically constructed using raised sheet metal techniques with soldered handles and footrings.

Authentic Sheffield silver pieces bear a distinct set of hallmarks including the crown symbol for the Sheffield assay office, the lion passant for sterling purity, a specific date letter, and a makers mark.

A silver mug can be repurposed as a small vessel for fresh floral arrangements, a desk container for stationery, or grouped alongside other silver items on a sideboard or bookshelf to provide metallic contrast.

Clean silver items regularly using a soft cotton cloth and specialised non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers, and store them in tarnish-resistant cloth covers away from direct moisture.
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