A Victorian Silver Christening-Mug, by Thomas Smily, London, 1866, centrally...

A Victorian Silver Christening-Mug, by Thomas Smily, London, 1866, centrally waisted and with beaded borders, with leaf and beaded scroll handle, engraved with foliage and a vacant cartouche, 90mm high; Together With a Victorian silver cream-jug, by George John Richards and Edward Charles Brown, London, 1866, tapering and incised with lines, with angular handle and short beak-form spout, engraved with presentation initials, 85mm high, total weight 8oz 15dwt, 272gr (2)

The christening-mug fully marked near rim. There is wear to the marks but in general each is legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The cartouche has probably been erased and the surface is slightly uneven in this area. The cream-jug fully marked near rim. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is a bruise to the foot. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.