Mid-Victorian silver christening mug
A mid-Victorian silver christening mug, the body of segmented baluster form, with bright-cut engraved acanthus leaf scrolls surrounding alternate floral decorated, and plain, circular panels, with double scroll handle and gilt interior. Hallmarked Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield 1863. Height to rim 10cm, and to handle 11cm, weight 5.13ozt (159.6g).
Condition Report:
- Displaying some general surface wear, marks, scratches sand tarnishing commensurate with age and use
- With a little blackening and dried polish residues to some areas and crevices, including inside
- Some minor surface nicks/dints
- Visible solder to areas under the rim, and one side of the handle join
- Some heavier surface nicks and scratches seen to the base inside
- Hallmarks located under the rim, rubbed in parts, but still legible
- Further impressed to base 3500
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition
A mid-Victorian silver christening mug, the body of segmented baluster form, with bright-cut engraved acanthus leaf scrolls surrounding alternate floral decorated, and plain, circular panels, with double scroll handle and gilt interior. Hallmarked Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield 1863. Height to rim 10cm, and to handle 11cm, weight 5.13ozt (159.6g).
Condition Report:
- Displaying some general surface wear, marks, scratches sand tarnishing commensurate with age and use
- With a little blackening and dried polish residues to some areas and crevices, including inside
- Some minor surface nicks/dints
- Visible solder to areas under the rim, and one side of the handle join
- Some heavier surface nicks and scratches seen to the base inside
- Hallmarks located under the rim, rubbed in parts, but still legible
- Further impressed to base 3500
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition
