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Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta
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Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

19th century
Sold 28 November 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta” found a buyer.

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Description

This rare and exquisite Victorian silver cased christening set is dated Birmingham 1883 and bears the marks of Colen Hewer Cheshire. Complete christening sets are few and far between and this is an unusual example as it bears the retailer's marks of Hamilton & Co, Calcutta and is fitted in the original and rather beautiful retailer's presentation case.

Hallmarks:

C.C for Colen Hewer Cheshire.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter Gothic "h" & "i"for 1883.

Duty Mark.

Mug impressed with "Hamilton &Co. Calcutta"

Dimension and Weight:

Mug Height: 6.5cm /2.5 inches.

Rim diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Spoon length: 14.5cm / 5.5 inches.

Knife length: 15.5cm / 6.1 inches.

Fork length: 13.5cm / 5.2 inches.

Mug weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g.

Condition:

Good, mug in very good condition.

Knife and fork in good condition.

Spoon a little worn where the shaft meets the handle..

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
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Christening Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089758
Dealers Internal Reference
AOUT81
Description
This rare and exquisite Victorian silver cased christening set is dated Birmingham 1883 and bears the marks of Colen Hewer Cheshire. Complete christening sets are few and far between and this is an unusual example as it bears the retailer's marks of Hamilton & Co, Calcutta and is fitted in the original and rather beautiful retailer's presentation case.
fig 1. A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box.
fig 1. Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

Hallmarks:

C.C for Colen Hewer Cheshire.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter Gothic "h" & "i"for 1883.

Duty Mark.

Mug impressed with "Hamilton &Co. Calcutta"

Dimension and Weight:

Mug Height: 6.5cm /2.5 inches.

fig 2. A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box.
fig 2. Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

Rim diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Spoon length: 14.5cm / 5.5 inches.

Knife length: 15.5cm / 6.1 inches.

Fork length: 13.5cm / 5.2 inches.

Mug weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g.

Condition:

Good, mug in very good condition.

fig 3. A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box.
fig 3. Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

Knife and fork in good condition.

Spoon a little worn where the shaft meets the handle..

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

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 4. A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box.
fig 4. Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

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
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Christening Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089758
Dealers Internal Ref
AOUT81
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Archive I A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Victorian 4-Piece Christening Set by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1883, Retailed by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta

Archive II A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View II
Archive III A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View III
Archive IV A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View IV
Archive V A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View V
Archive VI A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View VI
Archive VII A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View VII
Archive VIII A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View VIII
Archive IX A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View IX
Archive X A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box. View X
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A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box.
FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA
Ref: SA1089758
A cased four-piece Victorian sterling silver christening set comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife, resting in a blue velvet-lined box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSilverware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling silver, silk velvet, leather
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased foliate engraving, Applied banding, Cast handles
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian christening sets were traditionally given as heirloom gifts to newborns, often comprising a mug, spoon, fork, and knife to encourage the childs independence at the dining table as they grew.

These sets were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, frequently fitted inside presentation cases lined with silk velvet and satin, and housed in leather-covered outer boxes.

Authentic pieces bear official British assay office hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, indicating the makers mark, the standard of silver, the town of assay, and the date letter for the year of manufacture.

An antique cased silver set can be displayed open within a glass-fronted cabinet or on a sideboard, adding historical texture and a refined metallic accent to traditional or transitional interiors.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialist non-abrasive silver polish to preserve the patina, and stored in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment away from direct sunlight.
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