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A Superb Victorian Cast Chester Silver Cherub & Pig Model
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A Superb Victorian Cast Chester Silver Cherub & Pig Model

19th century
Sold 16 October 2026 · Booth Antiques
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A wonderful and fully cast silver model of a winged cherub and pig, assayed at the sought after Chester Office. This charming example is beautifully detailed and features a pig accompanied by a cherub with a bow and arrow. A lovely and good quality piece for the discerning collector. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, holes or dents.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, with partial loss to the maker's mark.

Date :- Chester 1899.

Height :- 4.8 cm.

Width :- 4 cm.

Depth :- 2.7 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Cherub Model to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.8cm (1.89")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2.7cm (1.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239490
Dealers Internal Reference
B789
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Description
A wonderful and fully cast silver model of a winged cherub and pig, assayed at the sought after Chester Office.
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This charming example is beautifully detailed and features a pig accompanied by a cherub with a bow and arrow.
Booth Antiques

A lovely and good quality piece for the discerning collector. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Victorian cast silver miniature model depicting a cherub holding a staff alongside a pig.
fig 1. A Superb Victorian Cast Chester Silver Cherub & Pig Model

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, holes or dents.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, with partial loss to the maker's mark.

Date :- Chester 1899.

Height :- 4.8 cm.

Width :- 4 cm.

Depth :- 2.7 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Cherub Model to the Victorian era.

Height
4.8cm (1.89")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2.7cm (1.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239490
Dealers Internal Ref
B789
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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Archive I A Victorian cast silver miniature model depicting a cherub holding a staff alongside a pig. SOLD16 OCT 26

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A Victorian cast silver miniature model depicting a cherub holding a staff alongside a pig.
A superb Victorian Cast Chester Silver Cherub & Pig Model
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A Victorian cast silver miniature model depicting a cherub holding a staff alongside a pig.
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCherub figure, Pig model, Cast silver detailing
  • SizeH 4.8 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 2.7 cm (1 in)

This Victorian cast sterling silver figurine depicts a winged cherub holding a staff while standing over a pig. The object displays a bright metallic silver finish with detailed facial features, wings on the cherub, and textured hoof and snout elements on the animal. The surface shows a reflective sheen with polished highlights across the curves of the pig's body and the figure's anatomy. The piece measures 4.8 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 2.7 cm deep. Collectors place such decorative models on a mantelpiece or a display shelf in a traditional study or living area. The compact form sits flat on surfaces, allowing placement alongside books or other cabinet displays. The sturdy cast construction stands upright without support, bringing nineteenth-century silverwork into domestic interiors.

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Victorian silver novelties and miniature figurines gained widespread popularity in the late nineteenth century as desktop items and cabinet display curiosities. Craftsmen produced small cast silver items depicting whimsical scenes, animals, and classical figures for collectors.

These miniature items were typically cast in solid sterling silver using lost-wax or sand-casting methods before being hand-finished with chasing tools. They were subsequently struck with official British hallmarks to certify metal purity.

Authentic Chester silver features distinct assay marks, historically including the town mark depicting three wheat sheaves and a sword. It also carries a makers mark, a date letter, and the lion passant symbolising sterling silver.

Miniature silver models can be displayed on a styled bookshelf, arranged on a tray, or placed atop a stack of books on a desk. Grouping small silver objects together creates a focal point on a mantelpiece or side table.

Dust silver figures regularly using a soft horsehair brush or lint-free cotton cloth to prevent buildup in recessed areas. Use a specialized silver polishing cloth for light tarnish, and avoid chemical dips that remove natural oxidisation from recessed details.
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