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Exceptional Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
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Exceptional Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

19th century
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Exceptional Georgian sterling silver christening mug. Cylindrical form with a half plain body and heavy embossed with a floral band and gilt interior. The cast scroll handle has a floral motif and has a splayed straight gadroon style base. Very good original condition and is without inscriptions.

Maker: I. B. London

Date: 1823

Width of Base: 7cm (2.75")

Weight: 4.56 Troy Oz

Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Mug to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243211
Dealers Internal Reference
CMUG-P76397
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Description
Exceptional Georgian sterling silver christening mug. Cylindrical form with a half plain body and heavy embossed with a floral band and gilt interior. The cast scroll handle has a floral motif and has a splayed straight gadroon style base. Very good original condition and is without inscriptions.

Maker: I. B. London

Date: 1823

Width of Base: 7cm (2.75")

Weight: 4.56 Troy Oz

Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Mug to the 1800s.

Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243211
Dealers Internal Ref
CMUG-P76397
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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A Georgian sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased acanthus leaf motifs, a detailed scroll handle, and a gilded interior.
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Archive I A Georgian sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased acanthus leaf motifs, a detailed scroll handle, and a gilded interior.

Exceptional Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

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A Georgian sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased acanthus leaf motifs, a detailed scroll handle, and a gilded interior.
Exceptional Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
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A Georgian sterling silver mug featuring hand-chased acanthus leaf motifs, a detailed scroll handle, and a gilded interior.
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  • ObjectMugs & Tankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Vermeil
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf chasing, Scroll handle, Gilt interior, Gadrooned rim
  • SizeH 7.6 cm (3 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in)

This Georgian sterling silver christening mug takes a cylindrical form with a half plain body and heavy embossing. A rich gilt interior contrasts with the exterior silver finish, while a cast scroll handle carries a distinct floral motif alongside an acanthus leaf chased band and a gadrooned rim above a splayed straight base. Hallmarks appear clearly struck on the upper body wall. The vessel stands 7.6 cm high and 5.7 cm wide. Displaying this piece upon a sideboard top introduces historic silver craftsmanship into a modern dining room or living space. The mug serves well as a decorative display item, a small cabinet container, or a traditional gift for celebratory occasions.

FAQs

Georgian silver christening mugs are ceremonial baptismal gifts crafted in Great Britain between 1714 and 1837. Characterised by classical proportions, hand-chased ornamentation, and cast handles, these pieces served as symbols of family lineage and enduring value.

These items were crafted from sterling silver, meeting the standard purity of 92.5 percent silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Construction involved hand-hammering, repousse relief work, cast scroll handles, and interior gilding to protect against liquid exposure.

Authentic pieces carry a full set of official British hallmarks stamped into the metal body. These marks typically include the monarch duty mark, the lion passant indicating sterling quality, a town mark, a date letter, and the makers registered mark.

In contemporary interiors, an antique silver mug functions as a decorative accent on a sideboard, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. It can also be styled as a small vessel for delicate floral displays or utilised as an office desk accessory.

Maintain sterling silver by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying specialized silver polish sparingly to manage oxidisation. Abrasive cleaners and chemical dip solutions should be avoided, particularly on items featuring interior gilding.
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