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Superb Victorian 3-Piece Christening Set Complete with Egg Cup, Spoon & Napkin Ring by George Unite, Birmingham 1887
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Superb Victorian 3-Piece Christening Set Complete with Egg Cup, Spoon & Napkin Ring by George Unite, Birmingham 1887

19th century
Description

This exquisite Victorian silver cased christening set is dated Birmingham 1887 and bears the marks of the illustrious George Unite. Complete christening sets bearing the same date and maker are a rare thing and this is a superb example. Fitted in the original presentation case, with Morocco leather exterior and plush red velvet and satin interior. Spoon and cup with original gilding.

Hallmarks:

GU for George Unite.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter Gothic "n" for 1887.

Duty Mark.

Dimension and Weight:

Egg cup Height: 8 cm /3.1 inches.

Rim diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Spoon length: 11.5cm / 4.4 inches

Combined weight: 2.1 oz / 65 g

Condition:

Excellent, no dings, no dents, not engraved.

Case in good condition , a few scuff marks commensurate with age.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA912620
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL92
Description
This exquisite Victorian silver cased christening set is dated Birmingham 1887 and bears the marks of the illustrious George Unite.
Complete christening sets bearing the same date and maker are a rare thing and this is a superb example.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Fitted in the original presentation case, with Morocco leather exterior and plush red velvet and satin interior. Spoon and cup with original gilding.

fig 1. SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887
fig 1. Superb Victorian 3-Piece Christening Set Complete with Egg Cup, Spoon & Napkin Ring by George Unite, Birmingham 1887

Hallmarks:

GU for George Unite.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter Gothic "n" for 1887.

Duty Mark.

Dimension and Weight:

Egg cup Height: 8 cm /3.1 inches.

Rim diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Spoon length: 11.5cm / 4.4 inches

fig 2. SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887
fig 2. Superb Victorian 3-Piece Christening Set Complete with Egg Cup, Spoon & Napkin Ring by George Unite, Birmingham 1887

Combined weight: 2.1 oz / 65 g

Condition:

Excellent, no dings, no dents, not engraved.

Case in good condition , a few scuff marks commensurate with age.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 3. SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887
fig 3. Superb Victorian 3-Piece Christening Set Complete with Egg Cup, Spoon & Napkin Ring by George Unite, Birmingham 1887

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA912620
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL92
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887

Superb Victorian 3-Piece Christening Set Complete with Egg Cup, Spoon & Napkin Ring by George Unite, Birmingham 1887

Archive II SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887 View II
Archive III SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887 View III
Archive IV SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887 View IV
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SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887
SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887
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SUPERB VICTORIAN 3-PIECE CHRISTENING SET COMPLETE WITH EGG CUP, SPOON & NAPKIN RING BY GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1887
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