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Antique Childs Mug

17th Century Sterling Silver Child's Mug
17th Century Sterling Silver Child's Mug

17th Century Sterling Silver Child's Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II sterling silver child's mug, an addition to

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1670s British Charles II Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with Tennis, Golf, & Baseball
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with Tennis, Golf, & Baseball

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with Tennis, Golf, & Baseball

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed antique Sporting silver child's mug. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Childs Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with a Squirrel & Bird
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with a Squirrel & Bird

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with a Squirrel & Bird

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique child's mug. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With acid etched decoration and

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Childs Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charming 1847 Victorian Sterling Silver Child’s Mug by J.C. Edington
Charming 1847 Victorian Sterling Silver Child’s Mug by J.C. Edington

Charming 1847 Victorian Sterling Silver Child’s Mug by J.C. Edington

By James Charles Edington

Located in London, London

Delightfully ornate and steeped in Victorian charm, this sterling silver child’s mug was hallmarked

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1840s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child mug, gilt inside, in pattern number 17139 from 1908, showcasing

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Early 1900s American Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

George III period sterling silver Child's mug made by George Smith III in 1796
George III period sterling silver Child's mug made by George Smith III in 1796

George III period sterling silver Child's mug made by George Smith III in 1796

By George Smith III & William Fearn

Located in London, London

, Sterling Silver Christening Mug, is barrel shaped, with reed detailing and a gilt interior. The christening

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1790s English George III Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Sterling Silver Child's Cup/Mug by Gorham
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Child's Cup/Mug by Gorham

Neoclassical Sterling Silver Child's Cup/Mug by Gorham

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Neoclassical, sterling silver child's mug/cup, Gorham Mfg. Co, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1860

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1860s American Neoclassical Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Mappin English Sterling Silver 1898 Child's / Christening Mug with House & Mouse
Mappin English Sterling Silver 1898 Child's / Christening Mug with House & Mouse

Mappin English Sterling Silver 1898 Child's / Christening Mug with House & Mouse

By Mappin & Webb, Mappin Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Mappin, sterling silver child's or christening mug or cup, beautifully adorned with acid-etched

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1890s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs
Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs

Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

Gorham special order sterling silver child's or christening mug, made around 1880, gilt inside

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Late 19th Century American Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child's Christening Mug Art Deco Style
Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child's Christening Mug Art Deco Style

Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child's Christening Mug Art Deco Style

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, made in the early 20th century, gilt inside, in

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Childs Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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A Rare Unmarked Neale & Co Jasper Child's Mug
A Rare Unmarked Neale & Co Jasper Child's Mug

A Rare Unmarked Neale & Co Jasper Child's Mug

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H 2.25 in W 3.2 in D 2.45 in

A Rare Unmarked Neale & Co Jasper Child's Mug

By Neale & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A rare unmarked Neale & Co blue and white jasper child's mug decorated with classical figures over

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Childs Mug

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Porcelain

Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, Pitcher of Water, circa 1830
Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, Pitcher of Water, circa 1830

Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, Pitcher of Water, circa 1830

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Staffordshire Pottery child’s mug, printed in black with children by a stream, titled ‘Pitcher of

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1830s English Antique Childs Mug

Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug "Hours of Innocence, " circa 1850
Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug "Hours of Innocence, " circa 1850

Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug "Hours of Innocence, " circa 1850

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Staffordshire Pottery child’s mug, printed in blue with a child seated by a waterway, a very large

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1850s European Antique Childs Mug

Creamware Child’s Mug "FOR MY DEAR BOY" Tops, circa 1810
Creamware Child’s Mug "FOR MY DEAR BOY" Tops, circa 1810

Creamware Child’s Mug "FOR MY DEAR BOY" Tops, circa 1810

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Creamware child’s mug, bat-printed with a scene of children spinning tops flanked by large flowers

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1810s English Antique Childs Mug

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug by Hawksworth & Eyre Sheffield, 1857
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug by Hawksworth & Eyre Sheffield, 1857

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug by Hawksworth & Eyre Sheffield, 1857

By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A charming Victorian antique sterling silver child’s mug, the waisted twelve panelled body is

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1850s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug by George Angell, London, 1858
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug by George Angell, London, 1858

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug by George Angell, London, 1858

By George Angell & Co

Located in London, GB

This delightful antique Victorian sterling silver child’s mug has a bell-shaped form onto a

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1850s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Silver

Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, JOLLY SAILOR, circa 1850
Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, JOLLY SAILOR, circa 1850

Staffordshire Pottery Child’s Mug, JOLLY SAILOR, circa 1850

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Simple Staffordshire pottery mug printed in blue with a circus act, two men on a horse, one

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1850s English Antique Childs Mug

Victorian Antique Silver Octagonal Sided Christening Mug
Victorian Antique Silver Octagonal Sided Christening Mug

Victorian Antique Silver Octagonal Sided Christening Mug

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H 3.75 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Victorian Antique Silver Octagonal Sided Christening Mug

Located in London, GB

emerging form a moulded border. Measure: Height 3.75 inches 9.5 cm Childs mug.   

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1850s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Childs / Christening Mug
Victorian Antique Sterling Childs / Christening Mug

Victorian Antique Sterling Childs / Christening Mug

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H 2.86 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Victorian Antique Sterling Childs / Christening Mug

By Simeon Greenberg

Located in London, GB

This fine Victorian antique sterling child’s / christening mug are of tapering cylindrical form

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1860s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Silver

Gorham Coin Silver Child Mug
Gorham Coin Silver Child Mug

Gorham Coin Silver Child Mug

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H 3.5 in W 4.25 in Dm 2.75 in

Gorham Coin Silver Child Mug

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Coin silver child's mug by Gorham, circa late 1800s. Engraving appears to be: "EMILY YATES FROM

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19th Century Antique Childs Mug

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Silver

Antique Chinese Export Blue White Qing Dynasty Beer Tankard Childs Mug 18th Cent
Antique Chinese Export Blue White Qing Dynasty Beer Tankard Childs Mug 18th Cent

Antique Chinese Export Blue White Qing Dynasty Beer Tankard Childs Mug 18th Cent

Located in Dublin, Ireland

a very rare child's mug of similar quality, but in our opinion this piece dates to the early

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Late 18th Century Chinese Georgian Antique Childs Mug

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Victorian Staffordshire Pearlware Child's Mug, Nursery Laundry Day, circa 1840
Victorian Staffordshire Pearlware Child's Mug, Nursery Laundry Day, circa 1840

Victorian Staffordshire Pearlware Child's Mug, Nursery Laundry Day, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming Victorian pearlware glazed, transfer printed child’s mug with an applied loop handle

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Pearlware

Victorian Chased Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London 1867
Victorian Chased Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London 1867

Victorian Chased Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London 1867

By H.J. Lias & Son

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the body, and a gilt interior. The

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1860s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Engraved Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1889
Engraved Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1889

Engraved Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1889

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, is straight sided, and features engraved floral decoration, a gilt interior, and

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1880s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1872
Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1872

Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1872

Located in London, London

very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features aesthetic design

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Child's Mug or Christening Mug, Barnards, London, 1856
Victorian Sterling Silver Child's Mug or Christening Mug, Barnards, London, 1856

Victorian Sterling Silver Child's Mug or Christening Mug, Barnards, London, 1856

By Barnards

Located in London, London

christening mug, features a gilt interior and chased decoration to the body, with a scene depicting 2 putti

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1850s English Baroque Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Attractive Victorian sterling silver child's mug made in London in 1894
Attractive Victorian sterling silver child's mug made in London in 1894

Attractive Victorian sterling silver child's mug made in London in 1894

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, features swirled fluting to the body, and a gilt interior. The christening mug

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1890s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Amy Sandheim - Arts & crafts design sterling silver child's mug made in 1928
Amy Sandheim - Arts & crafts design sterling silver child's mug made in 1928

Amy Sandheim - Arts & crafts design sterling silver child's mug made in 1928

Located in London, London

Christening Mug, is in the arts & crafts taste, featuring a hammered finish and a flared rim to the body, with

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

An unusual George III Childs Mug made in London in 1799 by John Emes
An unusual George III Childs Mug made in London in 1799 by John Emes

An unusual George III Childs Mug made in London in 1799 by John Emes

Located in London, GB

The Mug has slightly tapering sides which are decorated with horizontal reeded bands. This piece

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18th Century English Antique Childs Mug

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Child"S Mug
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Child"S Mug

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Child"S Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

child's mug; an addition to our 18th century collectable silverware collection This exceptional and

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1770s British Georgian Antique Childs Mug

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Britannia Standard Silver

Antique Mochaware Mug
Antique Mochaware Mug

Antique Mochaware Mug

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H 2.75 in Dm 2.5 in

Antique Mochaware Mug

Located in Katonah, NY

A small creamware mochaware child's mug with a lively design of black and white rouletting

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19th Century English Antique Childs Mug

1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Christening or Children's Mug
1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Christening or Children's Mug

1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Christening or Children's Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver child's mug, an addition to

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Chased Scene of a Dog & Child - 1855
Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Chased Scene of a Dog & Child - 1855

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Chased Scene of a Dog & Child - 1855

By Robert Harper

Located in London, London

Christening Mug, is ornately decorated with a scene depicting a dog in a kennel next to a child. The

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1850s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Whiting Sterling Silver Baby Child's Cup Mug Brite-Cut Border and Beading #35
Whiting Sterling Silver Baby Child's Cup Mug Brite-Cut Border and Beading #35

Whiting Sterling Silver Baby Child's Cup Mug Brite-Cut Border and Beading #35

Located in Big Bend, WI

Whiting sterling silver Child's Cup featuring a brite-cut upper and lower border with beading above

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Late 19th Century American Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare William & Mary Mug by IG Crowned
Very Rare William & Mary Mug by IG Crowned

Very Rare William & Mary Mug by IG Crowned

Located in London, GB

also unusual and we can conclude that it must have been made for a Lady or a child. These types of

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Childs Mug

A very rare James II Lady's Drinking Cup/Mug
A very rare James II Lady's Drinking Cup/Mug

A very rare James II Lady's Drinking Cup/Mug

Located in London, GB

leads us to believe that it may well have been for a Lady or child. These type of Mugs first

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Childs Mug

Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening / Child's Mug, 1896
Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening / Child's Mug, 1896

Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening / Child's Mug, 1896

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning antique English Christening / child's mug perfect for an heirloom gift for the newest

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1916 Christening Cup Child Mug
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1916 Christening Cup Child Mug

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1916 Christening Cup Child Mug

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Christening cup / child mug in pattern 19184 from 1916 in simple

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1910s American Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1904 Christening Cup Child Mug
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1904 Christening Cup Child Mug

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1904 Christening Cup Child Mug

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver christening cup / child mug in pattern 16088 from 1904 in simple

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Early 1900s American Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug in Art Deco Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child mug in pattern number 17270 from 1908 in Art Deco style with an

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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Child's Cup
Victorian Silver Child's Cup

Victorian Silver Child's Cup

By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1

Located in London, GB

child's mug was traditionally used for serving hot drinks. Although many were made in pewter, silver was

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1840s English Gothic Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Elves & Animal Motifs
Gorham Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Elves & Animal Motifs

Gorham Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Elves & Animal Motifs

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, from the early 20th century, adorned with acid

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Early 20th Century American Antique Childs Mug

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Silver, Sterling Silver

American Coin Silver Scenic Child's Mug
American Coin Silver Scenic Child's Mug

American Coin Silver Scenic Child's Mug

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A fine quality child's mug (aka christening mug). I haven't identified the maker's mark yet. Many

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19th Century American Antique Childs Mug

English Pottery ‘Racing’ Child’s Mug, C. 1840
English Pottery ‘Racing’ Child’s Mug, C. 1840

English Pottery ‘Racing’ Child’s Mug, C. 1840

By Staffordshire

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A North England pottery ‘Racing’ child’s mug, c. 1840. Printed to the body, with a scene of a horse

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1840s Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Earthenware

Staffordshire Child’s Mug ‘Present for Thomas’, c. 1830
Staffordshire Child’s Mug ‘Present for Thomas’, c. 1830

Staffordshire Child’s Mug ‘Present for Thomas’, c. 1830

By Staffordshire

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Staffordshire pottery child’s mug, c. 1830. Printed in underglaze blue, beneath a pearlware glaze

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1830s English Georgian Antique Childs Mug

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Earthenware

American Coin Silver Child's Mug
American Coin Silver Child's Mug

American Coin Silver Child's Mug

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H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

American Coin Silver Child's Mug

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A nice little mug that is engraved with leafage and a molded top and bottom edge with a cast handle

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19th Century Antique Childs Mug

"SALLY 1812"     Pink Luster Child's Mug
"SALLY 1812"     Pink Luster Child's Mug

"SALLY 1812" Pink Luster Child's Mug

Located in New York, NY

Early example of enchanting children's mug made of creamware in England. Hand-decorated with pink

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19th Century English Antique Childs Mug

19th Century Staffordshire Child's Mug Decorated with a Striding Lion
19th Century Staffordshire Child's Mug Decorated with a Striding Lion

19th Century Staffordshire Child's Mug Decorated with a Striding Lion

Located in Essex, MA

A charming 19th century English Staffordshire pottery brown transferware child size mug with an

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1810s English Regency Antique Childs Mug

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Earthenware

George II Antique Sterling Silver Child’s/Christening Mug John Gamon
George II Antique Sterling Silver Child’s/Christening Mug John Gamon

George II Antique Sterling Silver Child’s/Christening Mug John Gamon

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A very sweet early 18th century tapering form child’s mug with a double scroll handle that is

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1730s British Antique Childs Mug

Antique Victorian Silver Christening Mug, Dated 1855, London, E.K Reid
Antique Victorian Silver Christening Mug, Dated 1855, London, E.K Reid

Antique Victorian Silver Christening Mug, Dated 1855, London, E.K Reid

Located in London, GB

child's mug with a hint of lemon gilding inside. Weighing 4.65 Troy ounces.

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1850s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

Silver Child's Christening Mug
Silver Child's Christening Mug

Silver Child's Christening Mug

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Great quality sterling or coin silver American mug dated 1894. Cast handle, band of vintage

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19th Century American Antique Childs Mug

Fine Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver Gilt Mug in Original Case
Fine Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver Gilt Mug in Original Case

Fine Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver Gilt Mug in Original Case

Located in London, GB

A very good Victorian child's christening mug in original presentation case. The mug engraved with

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1880s English Antique Childs Mug

Antique Victorian Silver Ribbed Childs Tankard London 1864 Beare Falckle
Antique Victorian Silver Ribbed Childs Tankard London 1864 Beare Falckle

Antique Victorian Silver Ribbed Childs Tankard London 1864 Beare Falckle

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Silver Ribbed Childs Tankard London 1864 Beare Falckle Heavy quality childs mug

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1860s English Victorian Antique Childs Mug

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Sterling Silver

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Childs Mug

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Antique Childs Mug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique childs mug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique childs mug was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique childs mug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique childs mug bearing Victorian, Georgian or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique childs mug over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany & Co., George Angell & Co and Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Childs Mug?

Prices for an antique childs mug start at $225 and top out at $3,370 with the average selling for $585.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.