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George V Silver Christening Mug Tankard Birmingham 1922
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George V Silver Christening Mug Tankard Birmingham 1922

1900 - 1920
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Description

A George V era silver christening mug or tankard with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1922 and makers mark for James Woods & Sons. This stylish silver mug stands on a raised stepped base with a plain silver bowl embellished with a wide band of Celtic design featuring leaping hounds. The elegant handle features a classic scrolled design. In excellent condition. Weight 98gr

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Silver Christening Mug Tankard to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229542
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27/S9
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A George V era silver christening mug or tankard with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1922 and makers mark for James Woods & Sons.
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This stylish silver mug stands on a raised stepped base with a plain silver bowl embellished with a wide band of Celtic design featuring leaping hounds.
Aramis Antiques

The elegant handle features a classic scrolled design. In excellent condition. Weight 98gr

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Silver Christening Mug Tankard to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229542
Dealers Internal Ref
27/S9
Aramis Antiques
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A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim.
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Archive I A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim.

George V Silver Christening Mug Tankard Birmingham 1922

Archive II A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View II
Archive III A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View III
Archive IV A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View IV
Archive V A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View V
Archive VI A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View VI
Archive VII A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View VII
Archive VIII A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View VIII
Archive IX A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View IX
Archive X A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View X
Archive XI A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View XI
Archive XII A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View XII
Archive XIII A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim. View XIII
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A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim.
George V silver christening mug tankard Birmingham 1922
Ref: SA1229542
A George V sterling silver christening mug featuring a curved scroll handle, a turned pedestal foot, and an embossed Celtic knotwork band around the rim.
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The presentation of silver mugs or cups at christenings originated in Europe during the Middle Ages as a symbol of wealth and investment in a childs future. By the early 20th century, hallmarked sterling silver mugs became standard ceremonial gifts given by godparents to mark baptismal celebrations.

Silver christening mugs from this era were typically spun or raised from sheet sterling silver, comprising 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural strength. Components such as cast scroll handles and turned pedestal feet were soldered on, often finished with engraved or chased decorative friezes.

Authentic George V pieces feature official British hallmark stamps comprising a makers mark, town mark such as the anchor for Birmingham, fineness mark of a lion passant for sterling silver, and a date letter corresponding to the early 20th century.

An antique silver mug serves as a decorative accent on bookshelves, sideboards, or dressing tables. It can be displayed alongside other silver hollowware or repurposed as a pen holder on an executive desk or a small vessel for dried floral arrangements.

To prevent heavy tarnish, clean silver regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and a mild specialised silver polish. Avoid abrasive cleaners or dishwasher exposure, and store the item in an anti-tarnish fabric pouch or moisture-controlled glass display cabinet.
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