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Mappin and Webb Silver Christening Mug. Sheffield 1911.
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Mappin and Webb Silver Christening Mug. Sheffield 1911.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Adey Antiques
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A fine silver Mappin and Webb christening mug hallmarked Sheffield 1911, as would be expected from this maker the interior is gilded. Condition is good.

Height 10 cm

Width 10.5 cm

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Adey Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Christening Mug to the 1910s.

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SA958940
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3869
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Description
A fine silver Mappin and Webb christening mug hallmarked Sheffield 1911, as would be expected from this maker the interior is gilded. Condition is good.

Height 10 cm

Width 10.5 cm

Delivery £8 Royal Mail tracked and insured within the UK. Please note we do not deliver outside of the UK.

To activate payment please select the purchase now button which accepts Paypal, debit/credit cards, we also accept bank transfers.
Adey Antiques

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Date of Manufacture

Adey Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Christening Mug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA958940
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3869
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An Edwardian sterling silver christening mug featuring a tapered body, loop handle, gold gilt interior, ball feet, and visible hallmarking.
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Mappin and Webb silver christening mug. Sheffield 1911.

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An Edwardian sterling silver christening mug featuring a tapered body, loop handle, gold gilt interior, ball feet, and visible hallmarking.
Mappin and Webb silver christening mug. Sheffield 1911.
Ref: SA958940
An Edwardian sterling silver christening mug featuring a tapered body, loop handle, gold gilt interior, ball feet, and visible hallmarking.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

The tradition of gifting silver christening mugs symbolises prosperity and health for a newborn child. During the Edwardian era, silversmiths produced tailored silver cups featuring classical forms, often including gilt interiors to prevent liquid oxidation.

Edwardian silver mugs were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, composed of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Many pieces feature a gilt-washed interior, where a thin layer of gold was applied to protect the metal from corrosion.

Authentic Edwardian silver pieces bear official British assay office hallmarks stamped into the metal, indicating silver purity, the makers mark, the assay town mark, and a date letter. In addition, genuine period items exhibit precise hand-finishing, appropriate weight, and natural age-related patina.

An antique silver mug functions as a decorative object when styled on a bookshelf, desk, or dresser top. It can also serve as a vessel for small floral displays, desk items, or makeup brushes in modern settings.

Maintain sterling silver by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and using a non-abrasive silver polish when tarnish forms. Avoid submerging gilt-lined interiors in harsh chemical cleaners, and store pieces in low-humidity environments away from direct sunlight.
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