The tradition of giving Christening mugs as gifts at Christenings is thought to date back to ancient drinking vessels found in Northern Europe, and to symbolise the Holy Grail. Silver examples were given due to the health properties of silver, and the intrinsic value, representing the desire for the Childs success and long life. While early 18th Century silver examples are rare, they are still possible to find.
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Hallmarked in London in 1836 by Edward Barnard & Sons this elaborate William IV sterling silver christening mug has a flared rim and is decorated with applied cast and chased floral and foliate motifs, while the ornate handle is also cast with intricate scrollwork and the interior is gilded. The christening mug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) from handle to edge, and weighs 4.16 troy ounces.
£545
Hallmarked in London in 1861 by Edward & John Barnard this stunning Victorian antique sterling silver christening mug is of a tapering form with an elaborate cast scroll handle and a shaped foot. The body has a gilded interior and is finely engraved with intricate floral and foliate scrolls around two central oval cartouches, one vacant, and one containing an engraved rose motif. It measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall by 4"(10cm) from handle to side and 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and weighs 4 troy ounces.
£575
Hallmarked in London in 1866 by Henry Holland, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the sides, a gilt interior and bead borders. The christening mug measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) from handle to side, by 2.75"(7cm) deep, and weighs 4 troy ounces.
£595
Hallmarked in London in 1796 by George Smith III, this very handsome, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver Christening Mug, is barrel shaped, with reed detailing and a gilt interior. The christening mug measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) from handle to side, by 2,25"(5.5cm) deep, and weighs 2.4 troy ounces.
£595
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, George V period, Sterling Silver Christening Mug, is plain in design, with a loop handle and gilt interior, The christening mug is presented in it's original box, and measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) from handle to side, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and weighs 6.72 troy ounces.
The box measures 4.25"(10.5cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) wide, by 5.5"(14cm) deep.
£595
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1896 by Hilliard & Thomason this elegant Victorian sterling silver christening mug is of a tapering form with a loop handle. The body, which has a gilded interior, is finely engraved with intricate floral and foliate scrolls within geometric panels and a central cartouche. The christening mug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) deep by 3.5"(9cm) from handle to edge, and weighs 4.5 troy ounces.
£595
Hallmarked in London in 1842 by Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features ornate floral decoration to the body, a gilt interior, and an acanthus detailed scroll handle. The christening mug measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) from handle to side, by 3.25"(8cm) deep, and weighs 5.5 troy ounces.
£825
Hallmarked in London in 1863 by Edward Ker Reid, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features a cast ornate handle, a gilt interior, and striking engraving to the body. The Christening Mug measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 5"(13cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep, and weighs 8 troy ounces.
£845
Hallmarked in London in 1847 by J. C. Edington, this attractive, Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features wonderful chased decoration to the body, a scroll handle, shaped foot, and a gilt interior. The christening mug measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) from handle to side, by 3"(8cm) deep, and weighs 6.42 troy ounces.
£1,175
Hallmarked in London in 1831 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, this stunning, William IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, retains it's original gilding, with a cast and applied grape and vine frieze, and an ornate handle. The christening mug, which is presented in it's original box, measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) from handle to side, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and weighs 5.47 troy ounces.
The box measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) wide, by 6.25"(16cm) deep.
£1,295