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Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an

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1880s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

By Yok Sang

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Chinese Export silver christening mug, part of our silverware collection. This fine

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our

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1890s English Other Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1896
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1896

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1896

By Charles Edwards

Located in London, London

Christening Mug, features swirled half fluting, a chased floral border and a gilt interior. The

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1890s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By John Curry

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and interesting antique American sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our

Category

1830s American Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug made

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1886 Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian 1886 Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian 1886 Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896
Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896

Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in London, London

christening mug is of a tapering form with a loop handle. The body, which has a gilded interior, is finely

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to

Category

Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Antique Australian Sterling Silver Christening Mug Circa 1885
Antique Australian Sterling Silver Christening Mug Circa 1885

Antique Australian Sterling Silver Christening Mug Circa 1885

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 19th century Australian sterling silver christening mug

Category

1880s Australian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1863
Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1863

Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1863

By Edward Ker Reid

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, features a cast ornate handle, a gilt interior, and striking engraving to the

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver christening mug made by Barnards in 1842
Victorian sterling silver christening mug made by Barnards in 1842

Victorian sterling silver christening mug made by Barnards in 1842

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in London, London

, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features ornate floral decoration to the body, a gilt

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug; an

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866
Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866

Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866

By Henry Holland 1, Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

silver christening mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the sides, a gilt interior and bead

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1860s English Baroque Revival Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug
Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug

Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug

By David Crawford, Newcastle 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug; an

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Incredible William IV period gilt sterling silver christening mug Barnards 1831
Incredible William IV period gilt sterling silver christening mug Barnards 1831

Incredible William IV period gilt sterling silver christening mug Barnards 1831

By Barnards

Located in London, London

, William IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, retains it's original gilding, with a cast and

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1830s English William IV Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Arts & Crafts Style
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Arts & Crafts Style

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Arts & Crafts Style

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug in the Arts

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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825
Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825

Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825

By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good, sterling silver mug or Christening Mug made in the late Georgian, George IVth

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ornate William IV Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward Barnard made in 1836
Ornate William IV Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward Barnard made in 1836

Ornate William IV Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward Barnard made in 1836

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in London, London

christening mug has a flared rim and is decorated with applied cast and chased floral and foliate motifs

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1830s English William IV Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard, 1861
Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard, 1861

Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard, 1861

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in London, London

silver christening mug is of a tapering form with an elaborate cast scroll handle and a shaped foot. The

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Holland Aldwinckle & Slater Arts & Crafts Silver Christening Mug, London, 1900
Holland Aldwinckle & Slater Arts & Crafts Silver Christening Mug, London, 1900

Holland Aldwinckle & Slater Arts & Crafts Silver Christening Mug, London, 1900

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional and very impressive quality Arts & Crafts silver christening mug decorated with

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Christening Mug

Materials

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 Brothers, Mappin & Webb

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 Christening Mug

Materials

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 Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian silver Christening mug, Half Pint
Antique Georgian silver Christening mug, Half Pint

Antique Georgian silver Christening mug, Half Pint

Located in NEWARK, GB

A delightful antique Georgian era sterling silver mug or tankard. It has an engraved design to the

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Christening Mug

Materials

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 Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Silver 1/2 pint Mug 1786 Hester Bateman Beer Christening
Antique Georgian Silver 1/2 pint Mug 1786 Hester Bateman Beer Christening

Antique Georgian Silver 1/2 pint Mug 1786 Hester Bateman Beer Christening

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

A classic Antique George III Sterling Silver Half Pint Mug with a traditional tapered cylindrical

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard
Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard

Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An exceptionally fine sterling silver Christening mug in the neoclassical taste, showing an elegant

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Mug
Edwardian Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Mug

Edwardian Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Mug

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

surface of this Arts and Crafts silver mug has a subtle planished finish. This large christening mug is

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Christening 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

acquisition for collectors, stylists, or anyone drawn to timeless English silver. The christening mug

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1840s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug
Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug

Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

example of its type, this style traditional used for christening mugs. The measured volume of the mug

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1850s Chinese Export Silver Mug
Antique 1850s Chinese Export Silver Mug

Antique 1850s Chinese Export Silver Mug

By Khe Cheong

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

type. Condition This antique Chinese silver christening mug is a very good gauge of silver, fine

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1850s Chinese Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Christening Cup or Mug by Joseph Angell
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Christening Cup or Mug by Joseph Angell

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Christening Cup or Mug by Joseph Angell

By Joseph Angell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English christening cup or mug. Made by Joseph Angell I of London, England in 1818

Category

1810s English Georgian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug by Tifft & Whiting
American Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug by Tifft & Whiting

American Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug by Tifft & Whiting

Located in New York, NY

Classical coin silver christening mug. Made by Tifft & Whiting in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1850

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Ball, Black Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug with Rural Idyll
Ball, Black Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug with Rural Idyll

Ball, Black Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug with Rural Idyll

By Ball, Black & Company

Located in New York, NY

Classical coin silver christening mug, ca 1850. Baluster bowl with high-looping leaf-capped s

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

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

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

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Silver octagonal sided Christening Mug
Victorian Antique Silver octagonal sided Christening Mug

Victorian Antique Silver octagonal sided Christening Mug

Located in London, GB

A Victorian antique silver octagonal sided Christening mug. The panel opposite the handled is

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1850s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

English Pottery Lustre Christening Mug with the Name Issac
English Pottery Lustre Christening Mug with the Name Issac

English Pottery Lustre Christening Mug with the Name Issac

Located in London, GB

An English pottery Christening mug for Issac decorated with a black print and pink lustre.

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1850s English Antique Christening Mug

Chinese Silver Christening Mug by Hung Chong, circa 1900
Chinese Silver Christening Mug by Hung Chong, circa 1900

Chinese Silver Christening Mug by Hung Chong, circa 1900

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in London, GB

Chinese silver christening mug, by Hung Chong, circa 1900. This maker made in Canton and Shanghai.    

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

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

Victorian Antique Silver Octagonal Sided Christening Mug

Located in London, GB

A Victorian antique silver octagonal sided christening mug. The panel opposite the handled is

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Antique victorian Silver Christening Mug dated 1854 John Wright London
Antique victorian Silver Christening Mug dated 1854 John Wright London

Antique victorian Silver Christening Mug dated 1854 John Wright London

By John Wright

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Silver Christening Mug dated 1854 John Wright London Beautifully hand engraved

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1850s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray Heavy quality silver mug with

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1860s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug With Acanthus Leaf Design 1831
Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug With Acanthus Leaf Design 1831

Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug With Acanthus Leaf Design 1831

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in London, GB

Antique William V1 Silver Christening Mug With Acanthus Leaf Design 1831 Beautifully made by Henry

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling 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

good example of its type; this style is traditional used for christening mugs. By George Angell, London

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Barnards

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London, 1839 by Barnards, this lovely Victorian, antique, sterling silver Christening

Category

1830s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By H.J. Lias & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver

Category

1910s British Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Antique Victorian

By Joseph & Albert Savory

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Barrel Christening Mug
Antique Sterling Silver Barrel Christening Mug

Antique Sterling Silver Barrel Christening Mug

By George William Adams, Chawner & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug in

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Two Hunt  & Roskell Silver Christening Mugs
Two Hunt  & Roskell Silver Christening Mugs

Two Hunt & Roskell Silver Christening Mugs

Located in Montreal, QC

Two John Samuel Hunt for Hunt & Roskell silver christening mugs with chased vining decorations on

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19th Century English Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique William IV
Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique William IV

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique William IV

By William Bateman II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver christening mug; part of our

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1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1867 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
1867 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

1867 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver christening

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1860s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug made

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1840s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1919
Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1919

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1919

By Atkin Brothers

Located in London, London

Christening mug, is in the traditional baluster shape. The christening mug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 3.25

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1910s English Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique Victorian

By George Unite & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique English Victorian sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver

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1890s English Victorian Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George iv English Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique George iv English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique George iv English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By William Knight II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and interesting antique George IV English sterling silver christening mug; an addition to

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1820s English George IV Antique Christening Mug

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Antique Christening Mug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique christening mug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique christening mug — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique christening mug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique christening mug, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique christening mug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., Atkin Brothers and Barnards produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Christening Mug?

Prices for an antique christening mug start at $280 and top out at $4,496 with the average selling for $842.

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.