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Vintage Sterling Silver Christening Mug in Case
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Robert Bush Antiques

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Vintage Sterling Silver Christening Mug in Case

1940 - 1960
Description

This is a super vintage hallmarked sterling silver christening mug/tankard in it's original presentation case.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1965 with the silversmiths mark for Angora Silver Plate Co. Ltd of Hatton Garden, London.

It measures 2 3/4" (7 cms) tall x 2 3/4" (7 cms) across the top.

There are no initials or monograms, it's in excellent condition and it weighs 113 grams / 3.6 troy oz.

This lovely mug will come with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1960s.

Independent Date Check ID 09001532
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 61 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Date letter Q in a scalloped shield: 1965.
Anchor mark and lion passant: sterling silver assayed in Birmingham.
Maker's mark A.S.P.Co: Angora Silver Plate Company.
Fitted case with period maker's plaque: original presentation box.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143076
Dealers Internal Reference
9651
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a super vintage hallmarked sterling silver christening mug/tankard in it's original presentation case.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1965 with the silversmiths mark for Angora Silver Plate Co. Ltd of Hatton Garden, London.

fig 1. A vintage sterling silver christening mug with engine-turned detail presented inside its fitted black velvet and silk presentation case.
fig 1. Vintage Sterling Silver Christening Mug in Case

It measures 2 3/4" (7 cms) tall x 2 3/4" (7 cms) across the top.

There are no initials or monograms, it's in excellent condition and it weighs 113 grams / 3.6 troy oz.

This lovely mug will come with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Christening Mug to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 09001532
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 61 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Date letter Q in a scalloped shield: 1965.
Anchor mark and lion passant: sterling silver assayed in Birmingham.
Maker's mark A.S.P.Co: Angora Silver Plate Company.
Fitted case with period maker's plaque: original presentation box.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143076
Dealers Internal Ref
9651
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Archive I A vintage sterling silver christening mug with engine-turned detail presented inside its fitted black velvet and silk presentation case.

Vintage Sterling Silver Christening Mug in Case

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
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Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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Location: The Uplands, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1NQ, United Kingdom
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A vintage sterling silver christening mug with engine-turned detail presented inside its fitted black velvet and silk presentation case.
Vintage Sterling Silver Christening Mug in Case
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A vintage sterling silver christening mug with engine-turned detail presented inside its fitted black velvet and silk presentation case.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChristening Mug
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century English
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Silk
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned band, Scrolled handle, Pedestal base, Fitted presentation case
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This mid-century English christening mug is made from sterling silver with a polished finish and stands inside a fitted presentation case lined with black velvet and cream silk. The mug features an engine-turned band around the rim, a scrolled handle, and a pedestal base, accompanied by a small maker plaque inside the box. Hallmarked in Birmingham for 1965 by the silversmiths Angora Silver Plate Co. Ltd of Hatton Garden, London, the vessel bears no monograms or personal engravings. It measures 7 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this silver piece sits upon a sideboard top as a decorative object or traditional gift displayed in its original box.

FAQs

The tradition of gifting silver at christenings originated in the Middle Ages as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. By the Victorian and 20th-century eras, cased silver cups and mugs became standard commemorative gifts for godparents and family members to present to newborns.

Traditional silver mugs are standardly forged from sterling silver, containing 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for durability. They often feature raised bases, scrolled handles, and decorative surface embellishments such as engine-turned engraving.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces bear official assay hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a lion passant for silver purity, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and a makers mark. Unmarked pieces may be silver-plated rather than solid sterling silver.

In contemporary settings, cased silver items can be styled open on a bookshelf, vitrine, or sideboard top alongside other vintage metalwork. They also function effectively as decorative desk accessories or small vessel displays.

Polish the silver periodically using a soft microfibre cloth and a dedicated silver polish to remove oxidisation and tarnish. Store the mug inside its velvet-lined case away from direct moisture and extreme humidity to protect both the metalwork and the interior fabric.
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