Superb Silver Christening Mug London 1884

Name: Superb Silver Christening Mug London 1884
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA522226
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A very fine and absolutely stunning solid silver, Victorian, Christening Mug. The body of the mug is heavily decorated in a charming pattern featuring flowers and foliage in a deep band around the centre of the Mug with further stunning embossing and engraving around the top and lower half. It sits on a neat circular spreading foot and has a nice loop handle to one side and a lovely deep lemon coloured gilt interior. In the centre of the mug is a circular empty cartouch. Very clear hallmarks are visible on the base for the London Assay Office with a date mark for 1884 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. A finest quality item associated with a fine silversmith: Holland Aldwinckle & Slater (John Aldwinckle & James Slater).

A superb Christening mug, the quality of the silversmith is very apparent!

Condition: This mug is in excellent antique condition.

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Hallmarks and maker's marks: London 1884 by Holland Aldwinkle & Slater (John Aldwinckle & James Slater).

Measurements : Height: 8.8 cm approx. Width including handle: 9.5 cm approx.

Weight: 118 grams approx.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA522226

Dealers Internal Reference

NJLC013

Dealers Notes

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Description

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It sits on a neat circular spreading foot and has a nice loop handle to one side and a lovely deep lemon coloured gilt interior.

Woodbridge Antiques

In the centre of the mug is a circular empty cartouch. Very clear hallmarks are visible on the base for the London Assay Office with a date mark for 1884 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. A finest quality item associated with a fine silversmith: Holland Aldwinckle & Slater (John Aldwinckle & James Slater).