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Charming Victorian Sterling Silver Cylindrical Christening Mug
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Charming Victorian Sterling Silver Cylindrical Christening Mug

19th century
Description

A very charming Victorian sterling silver christening mug. Cylindrical straight sided body engraved around the body with scrolls and floral decoration and an empty cartouche. Very good original condition and without any inscriptions.

Maker: James Deakin & Son, Sheffield

Date: 1829

Weight: 3.45 Troy Oz

Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242803
Dealers Internal Reference
CMUG-P76265
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Description
A very charming Victorian sterling silver christening mug.
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Cylindrical straight sided body engraved around the body with scrolls and floral decoration and an empty cartouche.
Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Very good original condition and without any inscriptions.

Maker: James Deakin & Son, Sheffield

Date: 1829

Weight: 3.45 Troy Oz

Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Christening Mug to the 1800s.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242803
Dealers Internal Ref
CMUG-P76265
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical christening mug featuring engraved floral scrollwork patterns, an angular geometric handle, and a gilt interior lining.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical christening mug featuring engraved floral scrollwork patterns, an angular geometric handle, and a gilt interior lining.

Charming Victorian Sterling Silver Cylindrical Christening Mug

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical christening mug featuring engraved floral scrollwork patterns, an angular geometric handle, and a gilt interior lining. View II
Archive III A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical christening mug featuring engraved floral scrollwork patterns, an angular geometric handle, and a gilt interior lining. View III
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
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Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical christening mug featuring engraved floral scrollwork patterns, an angular geometric handle, and a gilt interior lining.
Charming Victorian Sterling Silver Cylindrical Christening Mug
Ref: SA1242803
A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical christening mug featuring engraved floral scrollwork patterns, an angular geometric handle, and a gilt interior lining.
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  • ObjectChristening Mugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Wash
  • ColourSilver, Gold
  • MotifsEngraved floral scrollwork, Gilt interior, Angular handle
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in) x D 5.7 cm (2 in)

This Victorian sterling silver christening mug takes a cylindrical straight-sided form with a warm gilt interior wash contrasting against the bright silver exterior. Fine hand-engraved floral scrollwork encircles the body, incorporating elaborate floral panels and geometric borders alongside an angular C-scroll handle attached to the upper and mid rim. The piece stands at 7 cm high, 5.7 cm wide, and 5.7 cm deep in total dimensions. Today, this antique silver mug serves well as a decorative display piece on a sideboard top or bookshelf in a living room, study, or hallway. It also functions practically as a small desk organizer for pens or stamps, or as a traditional gift for family milestones.

FAQs

A silver christening mug is a traditional commemorative vessel presented at an infant baptism or naming ceremony during the Victorian era, symbolizing family heritage and social standing.

These pieces were typically forged from sterling silver, meeting the 925 fineness standard, and frequently included an interior gold wash or vermeil lining to resist corrosion from liquids.

Authentic British sterling silver items feature hallmarking, including a maker mark, town mark, lion passant certifying silver purity, and a date letter specific to the Victorian period.

In contemporary interiors, silver christening mugs are frequently displayed on sideboard tops, incorporated into desk organization, or grouped inside glass vitrines alongside other hollowware.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and specialized silver polish to manage natural oxidisation, avoiding harsh abrasives that could wear down delicate engraving or interior gilding.
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