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Victorian Silver Christening Tankard 1896
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Victorian Silver Christening Tankard 1896

19th century
Sold 13 January 2025 · Silver Antiques Online
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Description

This superb VICTORIAN SILVER CHRISTENING TANKARD is of classic baluster form and was made by the well-known silversmiths of Joseph Gloster in 1896.

This superb Victorian Silver Tankard has a lower half gadrooned decoration and is free from any added inscriptions, initials or monograms.

In excellent condition despite being over 120 years old, this lovely Tankard would make a fabulous Christening Gift or would enhance any Silver collection.

Dimensions:

Height – 3.5” (88mm) / Diameter – 2.25” (57mm)

Weight – 94gm / 3.02ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

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Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Tankard to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA948127
Dealers Internal Reference
TD_631896
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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
This superb VICTORIAN SILVER CHRISTENING TANKARD is of classic baluster form and was made by the well-known silversmiths of Joseph Gloster in 1896.
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This superb Victorian Silver Tankard has a lower half gadrooned decoration and is free from any added inscriptions, initials or monograms.
Silver Antiques Online
fig 1. A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Christening Tankard 1896

In excellent condition despite being over 120 years old, this lovely Tankard would make a fabulous Christening Gift or would enhance any Silver collection.

Dimensions:

Height – 3.5” (88mm) / Diameter – 2.25” (57mm)

fig 2. A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Christening Tankard 1896

Weight – 94gm / 3.02ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

fig 3. A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Christening Tankard 1896

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £8.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £15.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £25.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Tankard to the Victorian era.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA948127
Dealers Internal Ref
TD_631896
Silver Antiques Online
Silver Antiques Online
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Archive I A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Christening Tankard 1896

Archive II A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle. View II
Archive III A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle. View III
Archive IV A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle. View IV
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A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle.
Victorian Silver Christening Tankard 1896
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A polished Victorian sterling silver christening tankard featuring a fluted lower body, flared rim, and a curved handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTankards and Mugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted lower body, Scalloped divider, Loop handle, Stepped foot
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian christening tankards were traditionally presented as gifts to commemorate a childs baptism or birth, often engraved with initials, dates, or family crests, serving as lasting family heirlooms.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as spinning, hammering, chasing, and embossing, and were stamped with official assay office hallmarks.

Authenticity is verified through British hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, which include a makers mark, the lion passant indicating sterling silver, a city assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of production.

Antique silver tankards add reflective metallic texture and historical depth to modern interiors when displayed on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or used as functional vessels for holding small floral arrangements.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips, and stored in a low-humidity environment to prevent tarnishing.
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