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 Silver Christening Mug to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7.6cm (2.99")

Width

5.7cm (2.24")

Reference Numbers

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SA1243327

Dealers Internal Reference

CMUG-P76397

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Description

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 Silver Christening Mug to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7.6cm (2.99")

Width

5.7cm (2.24")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1243327

Dealers Internal Ref

CMUG-P76397

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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

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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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ObjectSilverware
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
ColourSilver
MotifsAcanthus leaf repousse, Gilt interior, Gadrooned base border, Cast scroll handle
SizeH 7.6 cm (3 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in)

This Georgian sterling silver christening mug stands 7.6 cm high and 5.7 cm wide, featuring a cylindrical form with a gilt interior and a half plain body. Heavy repoussé acanthus foliage decorates the lower section, complemented by a cast scroll handle with a floral motif, a rope-twist border around the rim, and a gadrooned base border. Maker's marks appear on the upper plain section of the body, and the exterior displays a bright silver finish contrasting with the rich gold wash inside. Practical for display on a sideboard top, the piece offers a compact profile suited for a cabinet shelf or decorative arrangement within a traditional interior setting.

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Silver christening cups originated as symbolic gifts presented at baptisms to signify health, prosperity, and family heritage. During the Georgian era in Britain, silversmiths crafted these vessels with detailed hand-chasing, gilding, and cast handles to serve as enduring heirlooms.

Georgian silver mugs were constructed from sterling silver, meeting the British purity standard of 92.5 percent silver. Artisans used hand-hammering, repousse, chasing for surface decoration, casting for handles, and gold-washing or gilding on the interior to prevent corrosion from liquid contact.

Authentic British Georgian silver displays a set of hallmarks stamped into the metal casing. These typically include the lion passant for sterling purity, a town mark, a date letter, a makers mark, and a duty mark depicting the reigning monarchs profile.

An antique silver cup can be styled on a dining room sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a glazed cabinet. Placing it alongside other silver hollowware or glass decorative accents creates a refined composition in traditional or contemporary interiors.

Silver should be cleaned using non-abrasive cotton cloths and specialized silver polishes designed for antique metalwork. Avoid harsh chemicals or dishwasher cleaning, and store pieces in low-humidity environments inside tarnish-resistant cloth covers.