Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd - Art Nouveau Style - Antique Edwardian (1909)

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver christening mug has a plain bell shaped form onto a circular swept, spreading foot, all in the Art Nouveau style.

The surface of this antique christening mug has a planished finish.

The body is embellished with an impressive applied iconic Art Nouveau style vacant cartouche to either side.

This fine antique silver christening mug is fitted with an angular cast and applied sterling silver handle with a plain scrolling thumbpiece and scrolling bifurcating sockets reflecting that of the ornamentation to the cartouches.

The underside of this antique christening mug bears the retailer's mark 'The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. 112 Regent St'.

This exceptional mug is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch.

The interior of the cover bears the retailer's mark 'By appointment to H. M. The King. The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. 112 Regent St London. W'.

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This antique Goldsmiths & Silversmiths christening mug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mug are all very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Edwardian silverware.

Length from back of handle to rim 11.2cm/4.4"

Diameter of rim 8.1cm/3.2"

Diameter of foot 6.2cm/2.4"

Height 10.1cm/4"

6.5 troy ounces/201g