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 Sheffield in 1912 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features a gilt interior, and a loop handle. The mug measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and weighs 8 troy ounces.
£395
Hallmarked in London in 1894 by Wakely & Wheeler, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features swirled fluting to the body, and a gilt interior. The christening mug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and weighs 4.6 troy ounces.
£395
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.
£425
Hallmarked in London in 1867 by Henry John Lias & Son, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the body, and a gilt interior. The christening mug measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) from handle to side, and weighs 4.7 troy ounces.
£475
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1937 by Sanders & Mackenzie, this handsome, Sterling Silver Christening Mug, is plain in design, and features a cast model of a bull dog on the handle. The Christening mug measures 4.25"(10.5cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) from handle to side, and weighs 5.3 troy ounces.
£495
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.
£695
Hallmarked in London in 1928 by Amy Sandheim, this attractive, George V period, Sterling Silver Christening Mug, is in the arts & crafts taste, featuring a hammered finish and a flared rim to the body, with ball decoration to the base, and an engraved signature underneath. The christening mug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, and weighs 3.41 troy ounces.
£795
Hallmarked in London in 1831 by Barnard Brothers, 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.
£975