Etsy - ACSilverAntiques sterling Silver Christening Mug
Description
An exceptional, fine & impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our silver christening collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver christening mug has a tapering cylindrical form. The body of the antique silver christening mug is ornamented with fine & impressive bright cut engraved bands of interlacing bands, incorporating simplified quatrefoil designs & accented with simplified scalloped borders. The body is further embellished with two bands of embossed bead decoration, with applied bead decoration to the upper & lower rims. The antique silver christening mug is fitted with a plain C shaped handle. This exceptional mug was crafted by the London silversmiths Thomas Bradbury III & John S Henderson of Thomas Bradbury & Sons. Condition This antique silver christening mug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality & in exceptional condition. The mug has been professionally polished & is in presentation condition. The applied & embossed decoration is very sharp & the bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware. Dimensions Length from back of handle to rim10.2cm/4' Width 7.8cm/3.1' Height 9.6cm/3.8' Weight 5.8 troy ounces/179g Date: 1881 Origin: London, England SKU: C5481 sterling Silver Christening Mug - Antique Victorian | 1881
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