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Heavy Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug - 1924
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Heavy Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug - 1924

1900 - 1920
For Sale by S & A Marsh
Description

A heavy antique George V sterling silver Christening mug which has a plain baluster shaped body, a leaf capped scroll handle and resting on a slightly raised circular foot. This silver mug has been made to a high standard, would be perfect to use and would make an ideal gift. It remains in excellent condition.

Height: 12.6 cms (5")

Diameter of rim: 7.3 cms (2.9")

Weight: 6.8 troy ounces (211 grams)

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1924 by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this Christening mug.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantqiuesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1920s.

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SA1232242
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6736
Description
A heavy antique George V sterling silver Christening mug which has a plain baluster shaped body, a leaf capped scroll handle and resting on a slightly raised circular foot.
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This silver mug has been made to a high standard, would be perfect to use and would make an ideal gift.
S & A Marsh

It remains in excellent condition.

fig 1. A sterling silver christening mug featuring a flared rim, a baluster-shaped body, a cast scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot.
fig 1. Heavy Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug - 1924

Height: 12.6 cms (5")

Diameter of rim: 7.3 cms (2.9")

Weight: 6.8 troy ounces (211 grams)

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1924 by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this Christening mug.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantqiuesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1920s.

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SA1232242
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6736
S & A Marsh
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Archive I A sterling silver christening mug featuring a flared rim, a baluster-shaped body, a cast scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot.

Heavy Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug - 1924

Archive II A sterling silver christening mug featuring a flared rim, a baluster-shaped body, a cast scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot. View II
Archive III A sterling silver christening mug featuring a flared rim, a baluster-shaped body, a cast scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot. View III
Archive IV A sterling silver christening mug featuring a flared rim, a baluster-shaped body, a cast scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot. View IV
Archive V A sterling silver christening mug featuring a flared rim, a baluster-shaped body, a cast scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot. View V
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A sterling silver christening mug featuring a flared rim, a baluster-shaped body, a cast scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot.
Heavy Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug - 1924
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A sterling silver christening mug featuring a flared rim, a baluster-shaped body, a cast scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot.
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  • ObjectChristening Cups & Mugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll handle, Flared rim, Stepped circular foot, Baluster body

This George V sterling silver christening mug dates to the 1920 period and follows a traditional English Country House design. The piece is cast from sterling silver with a polished finish and a reflective silver colour. The design includes a flared rim, a baluster body, a leaf-capped scroll handle, and a stepped circular foot. The mug stands 12.6 cm high with a rim diameter of 7.3 cm, and weighs 211 grams. In a modern interior, this christening cup works well displayed on a sideboard top in a dining room or living area. It serves as a decorative display object or a functional vessel for special occasions. The exterior surface remains plain and polished without added engraving or ornamentation, showing the smooth curves of the metalwork and the detailed casting of the handle.

FAQs

Sterling silver christening mugs emerged as traditional commemorative gifts in Britain, symbolising long-term value and good wishes for a childs future. During the George V era in the 1920s, silversmiths produced classic shapes drawing on traditional Georgian and Victorian hollowware forms.

These mugs were crafted from sterling silver, containing 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural rigidity. Construction involved spinning or hand-raising the body on a lathe, soldering a cast scroll handle, and finishing with a stepped circular base rim.

Authenticity is verified by official British hallmarks stamped into the metal body. Look for the lion passant indicating sterling quality, an assay office symbol such as the leopards head for London or anchor for Birmingham, a year date letter, and the makers mark.

A sterling silver christening mug can be incorporated into interior styling as a decorative accent on a bookshelf, sideboard, or desk tray. It functions effectively when paired with leather-bound books, glassware, or displayed individually.

Clean sterling silver periodically using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish to remove tarnish oxidisation. Store the piece in a dry environment wrapped in acid-free tissue paper or anti-tarnish cloth to prevent environmental darkening.
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