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Victorian Silver Christening Mug Tankard Birmingham 1878
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Victorian Silver Christening Mug Tankard Birmingham 1878

19th century
Sold 7 June 2026 · Aramis Antiques
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Description

A quality Victorian silver christening mug or tankard with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1878 and makers mark for renowned silversmith George Unite. The tankard has a tapered shape and stands on four ball feet with a plain handle which three fingers perfectly. A wide decorative band adorns the body with a chased profuse design of foliage. There is a wide vacant shield originally for initials and a corresponding one on the opposite side. The tankard is gilt lined, a mark of quality. This is a really nice clean piece, excellent condition and quality. Weight 40z/120gr

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1870s.

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SA1044777
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A quality Victorian silver christening mug or tankard with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1878 and makers mark for renowned silversmith George Unite.
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The tankard has a tapered shape and stands on four ball feet with a plain handle which three fingers perfectly.
Aramis Antiques

A wide decorative band adorns the body with a chased profuse design of foliage. There is a wide vacant shield originally for initials and a corresponding one on the opposite side. The tankard is gilt lined, a mark of quality. This is a really nice clean piece, excellent condition and quality. Weight 40z/120gr

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044777
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020
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An antique Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring engraved foliate decoration and raised spherical feet.
Victorian silver christening mug tankard Birmingham 1878
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An antique Victorian sterling silver christening mug featuring engraved foliate decoration and raised spherical feet.
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  • ObjectTankards & Mugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved foliate scrolls, Blank cartouche, Ball feet, C-scroll handle
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Victorian christening mugs gained immense popularity during the 19th century as traditional gifts given to newborns or at christening ceremonies, often intended as heirloom pieces to be used and passed down through generations.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver, featuring hand-engraved or chased decorative motifs, and often incorporate a gilded interior known as wash-gilt to protect the silver from acidic liquids.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for sterling silver, a town mark indicating the assay office such as Birmingham, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of manufacture.

In a contemporary home, such an object can be utilised as a decorative desk accessory, a small vase for short-stemmed florals, or displayed prominently within a cabinet as part of a curated collection of antique metals.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a high-quality, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to maintain its patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away desirable historic oxidisation.
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