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Silver Christening Set, 1852
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Silver Christening Set, 1852

19th century
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Early to Mid Victorian Silver Christening Set with early Art Nouveau chased decoration, monogrammed "D" in Period Presentation Box. Hallmarked Sheffield 1852, AH, probably Martin brothers & Co. Measurement of the box ca 24 cm x 12 cm.

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Henley Street Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Set to the 1850s.

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Early to Mid Victorian Silver Christening Set with early Art Nouveau chased decoration, monogrammed "D" in Period Presentation Box. Hallmarked Sheffield 1852, AH, probably Martin brothers & Co. Measurement of the box ca 24 cm x 12 cm.
fig 1. An antique three-piece silver christening cutlery set housed within a open red velvet-lined presentation case.
fig 1. Silver Christening Set, 1852

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Henley Street Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Set to the 1850s.

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An antique three-piece silver christening cutlery set housed within a open red velvet-lined presentation case.
Silver Christening Set, 1852
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The tradition of gifting silver at a baptism dates back to the early modern period, gaining widespread popularity during the Victorian era. Sets typically comprised a knife, fork, and spoon scaled for a child, presented in a velvet-lined case to commemorate the occasion.

Mid-19th-century christening sets were primarily constructed from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring hand-engraved ornamentation. Presentation boxes were fashioned from wood or leather, lined internally with silk and velvet.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmark impressions indicating the maker, purity mark, assay office, and date letter. Mid-Victorian silver flatware frequently displays intricate chased patterns, scrolling foliage, and engraved cartouches.

A cased silver set can be displayed open on a sideboard or within a glass-fronted cabinet to show the interior lining and metallic finish. The structured box provides an architectural element when positioned alongside ceramic or glass decorative objects.

Silver pieces should be cleaned with a non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish while avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip patination. The lined storage case should be kept in a dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent silk degradation and velvet fading.
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