What is a hallmarked sterling mug?

A hallmarked sterling mug is a drinking vessel made from solid sterling silver that bears official assay office marks denoting its standard and age. These pieces encompass both smaller christening cups and larger pint tankards produced across the Georgian, Victorian, and twentieth-century periods.

How do I know the date of a silver mug?

The date letter stamped within the official hallmark sequence reveals the specific year the silver mug was tested and certified at the assay office. Matching this letter against regional assay office charts establishes the exact year of manufacture.

Were christening mugs used for drinking?

Christening mugs served primarily as ceremonial gifts or keepsakes to mark a child's birth or baptism rather than everyday tableware. Many remain in clean condition because families preserved them in presentation boxes or displayed them on shelves.

What is the difference between a mug and a tankard?

A mug generally refers to an open drinking vessel with a handle, while a tankard historically denotes a larger vessel that can include a hinged lid. In silver collections, the terms frequently overlap depending on the capacity and the presence of a cover.

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A hallmarked sterling mug is a drinking vessel in sterling silver bearing official assay office stamps, prized for its enduring metal and historical character.

Art Nouveau Silver Tankard, Hallmarked 1894

19th century

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Art Nouveau Silver Tankard, Hallmarked 1894

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1900 - 1920

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Silver Christening Mug, Chester 1907

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19th century

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Silver Mug

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19th century

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Silver Embossed Christening Mug, Hallmarked 1849

From Henley Street Antiques

£345

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