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Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug
About the Item
A fine and interesting antique American sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our christening silverware collection.
This fine antique American silver christening mug, in sterling standard, has a plain circular rounded form to a collet style foot.
The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is embellished with the contemporary engraved initials 'R.S. to M.W'.
The collet foot and subtly flared rim of the mug are encircled with an applied gadroon style border.
The silver mug is fitted with an S scroll handle with a plain thumbpiece.
The hallmarks to the underside of this impressive mug include:
Maker's mark: J.Curry (John Curry, active between c1825-1850)
City mark: Phila. (Philadelphia, PA)
This antique mug is an uncommon piece of silver due to the rarity of production.
Condition
This antique American silver christening mug is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the mug are all very clear.
Dimensions:
Length from tip of thumbpiece to rim 11.3cm/4.4"
Diameter of rim 8cm/3.1"
Diameter of base 5.7cm/2.2"
Height to top of handle 8.5cm/3.3"
Weight
3.9 troy ounces/121g
Maker: John Curry
Date: circa 1830
Origin: Philadelphia, USA
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- Creator:John Curry (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.3 in (8.39 cm)Diameter: 2.2 in (5.59 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1830
- Condition:Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
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