Victorian Silver Christening Mug 19th Century

Name: Silver Embossed Christening Mug, Hallmarked 1849
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA733919
Price: 345 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSilverware
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsFloral chasing, Leaf-capped handle, Pedestal base, Flared rim

This Victorian christening mug dates to the mid-nineteenth century and is made of sterling silver. The polished metallic silver finish gleams across the interior and exterior surfaces. The vessel has a flared rim above a tapering body, standing on a circular pedestal base, and incorporates a curved leaf-capped handle on one side. Intricate floral chasing and scrollwork wrap around the lower exterior, complemented by horizontal moulding bands near the top rim, while a hallmark is stamped near the upper edge. The mug stands approximately 70 mm in height. In a modern home, this decorative piece suits display upon a sideboard top as a collectible silver item, or integration into a traditional dining room display cabinet. It provides a tactile connection to the Victorian period through its embossed detailing and traditional form.

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Silver christening mugs became widely popular during the 18th and 19th centuries as ceremonial gifts presented at baptisms or naming ceremonies. Crafting these items in sterling silver symbolised prosperity, health, and family heritage, serving as long-lasting heirlooms passed through generations.

Victorian silver mugs were typically raised from sterling silver sheets or cast in sections. Silversmiths used hand-chasing, repousse, and engraving techniques to create intricate floral, scroll, or foliage motifs, finishing the pieces with cast leaf-capped or double-scroll handles.

Authentic British mid-19th-century silver is identified by a complete set of hallmarks stamped into the metal casing. These include the makers mark, the sterling lion passant, the town mark, a date letter, and the duty mark depicting the reigning monarchs profile.

An antique silver cup can be integrated into contemporary decor as a small floral vase on a console table, an desk tidy for stationery, or displayed alongside glassware on a styled sideboard tray.

Maintain sterling silver by polishing gently with a soft microfibre cloth and a specialised silver cream, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners. Store items in low-humidity environments or anti-tarnish bags to prevent rapid oxidisation.

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Silver Embossed Christening Mug, Hallmarked 1849

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