Description: A beautiful English Antique early Victorian solid sterling silver christening mug, having a round bellied shaped body, with a lovely protruding melon shaped body, fitted with a scroll shaped handle and sitting on a pedestal base. Comes with a superb gilt lined interior. The body comes in a lovely plain design with no hand engraved presentation inscriptions, initials, monograms or family crest marks. But the underneath of the base is engraved with some initials. It has an excellent thickness of solid sterling silver and weighs 149 grams of solid sterling silver. Would make an excellent fine addition to anyones collection or is ready to be used for its purpose it was made for. A stunning example which has a splendid melon and unusual shaped body. A fine example.
Makers, Assay office & Date Hallmark: Edward, Edward Junior, John and William Barnard, London and 1840
Measurements: Height 9.3 cm, diameter across top rim 7.5 cm and base 6 cm (Including the handle)
Condition report: The exterior of the christening mug is in excellent condition with no dents, dings, splits, holes or repairs. The gilt lined interior is in excellent condition for its age but does have some slight surface marks which has to be expected with age and use. But has no nasty stains or marks from use. The top and bottom rims are not out of shape and stands well but does have a slight wobble. The fitted handle is in excellent condition with no damage or pushed in handle. Holds up to 200 ml of liquids perfectly well with no leaks or signs of any holes. The English solid silver hallmarks to the underneath of the base are in crisp very readable condition with no wear issues. A stunning example in such excellent clean condition which is ready to be added to your collection or to be used. A stunning Victorian example.
All my items listed are well cleaned before listing. Any strange marks/shadows in pictures are reflections not damage.
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Postage/Shipping
United Kingdom: Royal Mail Special Delivery Signed for Next Day By 1PM: £9.00
Europe: Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed: £20.00
Worldwide: Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed: £26.50
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Europe Deliveries can take 1-3 weeks and Worldwide 1-4 weeks depending on location.
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