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ANTIQUE SILVER CHRISTENING SETS

To view our antique silver christening sets in more detail, click on any picture. Our Victorian silver christening sets have a range of pieces, including mother of pearl and sterling silver knives, forks and spoons. An ideal christening gift which can be purchased online with free insured delivery or visit our silver store within the London Silver Vaults. You may also be interested in Antique Silver Christening Mugs.

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A pretty Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver christening set, consisting of a two-handled porringer with hand-chased fluted decoration, together with a serving spoon, all in their blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. The porringer was made by Henry Stratford of London in 1908, whilst the spoon was made by Thomas Bradbury of London in 1897. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 14 cms (5.5 inches), diameter of bowl 10 cms (4 inches), and the total weight is approx. 172g (5.5 troy ounces).

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A pretty Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver christening set, consisting of a two-handled porringer with hand-chased fluted decoration, together with a serving spoon, all in their blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. The porringer was made by Henry Stratford of London in 1908, whilst the spoon was made by Thomas Bradbury of London in 1897. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 14 cms (5.5 inches), diameter of bowl 10 cms (4 inches), and the total weight is approx. 172g (5.5 troy ounces).

£545

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A very handsome Sterling Silver christening set, having a fork and spoon in the plain Trefid End James II pattern, and all sitting in their original cream satin and maroon velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant silver christening set was made by Francis Higgins of Sheffield in 1968. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 14 cms (5.5 inches), with a total weight of approx. 51g (1.6 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Sterling Silver christening set, having a fork and spoon in the plain Trefid End James II pattern, and all sitting in their original cream satin and maroon velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant silver christening set was made by Francis Higgins of Sheffield in 1968. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 14 cms (5.5 inches), with a total weight of approx. 51g (1.6 troy ounces).

£145

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A large and handsome Sterling Silver pusher and spoon set, having a plain style with oval bowl, a plain pusher, both with Hanoverian pattern handles, and all sitting in their original cream satin and dark blue velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant silver christening set was made by Garrard and Co., of London in 1954. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 14.5 cms (5.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 55g (1.8 troy ounce).

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A large and handsome Sterling Silver pusher and spoon set, having a plain style with oval bowl, a plain pusher, both with Hanoverian pattern handles, and all sitting in their original cream satin and dark blue velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant silver christening set was made by Garrard and Co., of London in 1954. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 14.5 cms (5.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 55g (1.8 troy ounce).

£145

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A very handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a fork and spoon, all in the plain Old English pattern, and all sitting in their original red satin and maroon velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Jackson and Fullerton of London in 1899. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of spoon 16 cms (6.3 inches), with a total weight of approx. 60g (2 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a fork and spoon, all in the plain Old English pattern, and all sitting in their original red satin and maroon velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Jackson and Fullerton of London in 1899. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of spoon 16 cms (6.3 inches), with a total weight of approx. 60g (2 troy ounces).

£175

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A handsome Sterling Silver three-piece christening set, consisting of a plain round napkin ring, a plain round egg cup with applied floral and scroll borders and a gold-gilt interior, and a plain Hanoverian pattern spoon with a gold-gilt bowl, all in their original cream satin and black velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant christening set was made by Turner and Simpson Birmingham in 1960 (the napkin ring was made by Henry Matthews of Birmingham in 1935). The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 10 cms (4 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), height of egg cup 6.5 cms (2.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 56g (1.8 troy ounces).

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A handsome Sterling Silver three-piece christening set, consisting of a plain round napkin ring, a plain round egg cup with applied floral and scroll borders and a gold-gilt interior, and a plain Hanoverian pattern spoon with a gold-gilt bowl, all in their original cream satin and black velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant christening set was made by Turner and Simpson Birmingham in 1960 (the napkin ring was made by Henry Matthews of Birmingham in 1935). The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 10 cms (4 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), height of egg cup 6.5 cms (2.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 56g (1.8 troy ounces).

£195

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A handsome Sterling Silver three-piece christening set, consisting of a plain round napkin ring, a plain round egg cup, and a plain Old English pattern spoon, all in their original cream satin and black velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant christening set was made by Price and Co.,  of Birmingham in 1933. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 11 cms (4.25 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 41g (1.3 troy ounces).

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A handsome Sterling Silver three-piece christening set, consisting of a plain round napkin ring, a plain round egg cup, and a plain Old English pattern spoon, all in their original cream satin and black velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant christening set was made by Price and Co., of Birmingham in 1933. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 11 cms (4.25 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 41g (1.3 troy ounces).

£195

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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a fork and spoon in the double-struck Bead pattern, and all sitting in their original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. This beautiful antique silver christening set was made by Henry Holland of London in 1866. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length 16 cms (6.3 inches), with a total weight of approx. 68g (2.2 troy ounces)

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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a fork and spoon in the double-struck Bead pattern, and all sitting in their original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. This beautiful antique silver christening set was made by Henry Holland of London in 1866. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length 16 cms (6.3 inches), with a total weight of approx. 68g (2.2 troy ounces)

£195

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A Sterling Silver pusher, spoon, and napkin christening set, having a plain style with oval bowl, a plain pusher, and a napkin ring, all with egg and dart borders, and all sitting in their original cream satin and back velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the Arthur Price and Co. Ltd., of Birmingham in 1938. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 9 cms (3.5 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 53g (1.7 troy ounces).

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A Sterling Silver pusher, spoon, and napkin christening set, having a plain style with oval bowl, a plain pusher, and a napkin ring, all with egg and dart borders, and all sitting in their original cream satin and back velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the Arthur Price and Co. Ltd., of Birmingham in 1938. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 9 cms (3.5 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 53g (1.7 troy ounces).

£245

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A Sterling Silver christening set, having an egg cup with gold-gilt interior, a spoon with gold-gilt bowl, and a napkin ring. All in a very plain style, and sitting in their original satin and velvet-lined red presentation box. Made by Payne & Son Ltd., of London in 1971/73. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 11 cms (4.3 inches), height of egg cup 6 cms (2.25 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 97g (3 troy ounces).

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A Sterling Silver christening set, having an egg cup with gold-gilt interior, a spoon with gold-gilt bowl, and a napkin ring. All in a very plain style, and sitting in their original satin and velvet-lined red presentation box. Made by Payne & Son Ltd., of London in 1971/73. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 11 cms (4.3 inches), height of egg cup 6 cms (2.25 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 97g (3 troy ounces).

£265

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A handsome Art Deco style Sterling Silver three-piece christening set, consisting of a napkin ring, egg cup, and spoon, all with engine-turned decoration, and in their original cream satin and black velvet-lined presentation box. Made by William Base and Sons of Sheffield in 1925. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 11 cms (4.3 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4 cms (1.6 inches), height of egg cup 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 66g (2.1 troy ounces).

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A handsome Art Deco style Sterling Silver three-piece christening set, consisting of a napkin ring, egg cup, and spoon, all with engine-turned decoration, and in their original cream satin and black velvet-lined presentation box. Made by William Base and Sons of Sheffield in 1925. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 11 cms (4.3 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4 cms (1.6 inches), height of egg cup 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and the total weight is approx. 66g (2.1 troy ounces).

£275

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An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all with Albany pattern handles, and all sitting in their original purple satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the William Gibson & John Lawrence of London in 1886 (for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths). The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 20 cms (8 inches), with a total weight of approx. 125g (4 troy ounces).

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An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all with Albany pattern handles, and all sitting in their original purple satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the William Gibson & John Lawrence of London in 1886 (for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths). The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 20 cms (8 inches), with a total weight of approx. 125g (4 troy ounces).

£285

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A very handsome Art Deco style Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all sitting in their original white satin and cream velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Walker and Hall of Sheffield in 1932. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 19 cms (7.5 inches), with a total weight of approx. 93g (3 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Art Deco style Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all sitting in their original white satin and cream velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Walker and Hall of Sheffield in 1932. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 19 cms (7.5 inches), with a total weight of approx. 93g (3 troy ounces).

£295

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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver christening set consisting of a plain round napkin ring, a spoon and fork in the double-struck Old English, Thread and Shell pattern, and all in their original cream satin and dark blue velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant silver christening set was mad by Martin Hall and Co., of Sheffield in 1912. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of spoon and fork 16 cms (6.3 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and it has a total weight of approx. 124g (4 troy ounces).

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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver christening set consisting of a plain round napkin ring, a spoon and fork in the double-struck Old English, Thread and Shell pattern, and all in their original cream satin and dark blue velvet-lined presentation box. This elegant silver christening set was mad by Martin Hall and Co., of Sheffield in 1912. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of spoon and fork 16 cms (6.3 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and it has a total weight of approx. 124g (4 troy ounces).

£295

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A Sterling Silver christening set, consisting of a plain round baluster bowl sitting on a flat base and a plain Hanoverian pattern spoon, all sitting in an original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Walker & Hall of Sheffield in 1931. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 14 cms (5.5 inches), diameter of bowl 11 cms (4.3 inches), and the total weight is approx. 185g (6 troy ounces).

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A Sterling Silver christening set, consisting of a plain round baluster bowl sitting on a flat base and a plain Hanoverian pattern spoon, all sitting in an original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Walker & Hall of Sheffield in 1931. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of spoon 14 cms (5.5 inches), diameter of bowl 11 cms (4.3 inches), and the total weight is approx. 185g (6 troy ounces).

£345

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A pretty Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all with double-struck bead-edged pattern handles, and all sitting in their original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. This beautiful antique boxed christening set was made by Charles Boyton and Sons of London in 1907. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 19 cms (7.5 inches), with a total weight of approx. 122g (3.9 troy ounces).

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A pretty Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all with double-struck bead-edged pattern handles, and all sitting in their original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. This beautiful antique boxed christening set was made by Charles Boyton and Sons of London in 1907. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 19 cms (7.5 inches), with a total weight of approx. 122g (3.9 troy ounces).

£345

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An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all hand-engraved with geometrical and floral work, and all sitting in their original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by George Adams of London in 1871. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of knife 19 cms (7.5 inches), with a total weight of approx. 100g (3 troy ounces).

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An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all hand-engraved with geometrical and floral work, and all sitting in their original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by George Adams of London in 1871. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of knife 19 cms (7.5 inches), with a total weight of approx. 100g (3 troy ounces).

£375

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Antique Victorian sterling silver christening set consisting of a plain round napkin ring, and a knife, fork, and spoon in the Rattail Dognose pattern, all in original maroon satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the Barnard Brothers of London in 1890. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 21 cms (8.25 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4 cms (1.5 inches), and it has a total weight of approx. 166g (5.4 troy ounces).

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Antique Victorian sterling silver christening set consisting of a plain round napkin ring, and a knife, fork, and spoon in the Rattail Dognose pattern, all in original maroon satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the Barnard Brothers of London in 1890. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 21 cms (8.25 inches), diameter of napkin ring 4 cms (1.5 inches), and it has a total weight of approx. 166g (5.4 troy ounces).

£385

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A very handsome and unusual Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all with a cast double-struck basket-weave and rope-twist pattern, with vacant oval cartouches, and all sitting in their original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Francis Higgins of London in 1861. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of knife 21 cms (8.25 inches), with a total weight of approx. 144g (4.6 troy ounces).

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A very handsome and unusual Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all with a cast double-struck basket-weave and rope-twist pattern, with vacant oval cartouches, and all sitting in their original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Francis Higgins of London in 1861. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of knife 21 cms (8.25 inches), with a total weight of approx. 144g (4.6 troy ounces).

£395

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Antique Victorian heavy sterling silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all with with cast twisted handles, together with hand-engraved floral decoration, and all sitting in their original satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the most important cutler from the Victorian period, George Adams of London in 1866. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 20 cms (8 inches), with a total weight of approx. 165g (5.3 troy ounces).

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Antique Victorian heavy sterling silver christening set, having a knife, fork, and spoon, all with with cast twisted handles, together with hand-engraved floral decoration, and all sitting in their original satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the most important cutler from the Victorian period, George Adams of London in 1866. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are length of knife 20 cms (8 inches), with a total weight of approx. 165g (5.3 troy ounces).

£445

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Sterling silver Art Deco christening set consisting of a two-handled bowl and spoon in original blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield in 1912. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are diameter of bowl 10 cms (4 inches), length of spoon 14 cms (5.5 inches), and with a total weight of approx. 187g (6 troy ounces).

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Sterling silver Art Deco christening set consisting of a two-handled bowl and spoon in original blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield in 1912. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver christening set are diameter of bowl 10 cms (4 inches), length of spoon 14 cms (5.5 inches), and with a total weight of approx. 187g (6 troy ounces).

£465

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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, consisting of a christening mug and spoon, all with hand-engraved floral decoration, and the mug with a gold-gilt interior, all sitting in an original dark and light blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Walker and Hall of Sheffield in 1901. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of spoon 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), height of mug 8 cms (3 inches), diameter at lip 6 cms (2.3 inches), and the total weight is approx. 175g (5.6 troy ounces).

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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver christening set, consisting of a christening mug and spoon, all with hand-engraved floral decoration, and the mug with a gold-gilt interior, all sitting in an original dark and light blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Walker and Hall of Sheffield in 1901. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are length of spoon 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), height of mug 8 cms (3 inches), diameter at lip 6 cms (2.3 inches), and the total weight is approx. 175g (5.6 troy ounces).

£495

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Antique Victorian sterling silver christening set consisting of a plain christening mug with loop handle, and a knife, fork, and spoon in the Fiddle and Thread pattern, all in original blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the Savory Brothers of London in 1879. Height of mug 8 cms (3 inches), length of knife 19 cms (7.5 inches). Total weight approx. 251g (8 troy ounces).

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Antique Victorian sterling silver christening set consisting of a plain christening mug with loop handle, and a knife, fork, and spoon in the Fiddle and Thread pattern, all in original blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by the Savory Brothers of London in 1879. Height of mug 8 cms (3 inches), length of knife 19 cms (7.5 inches). Total weight approx. 251g (8 troy ounces).

£645

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A Sterling Silver christening set consisting of a christening mug with applied strap-work decoration and a scroll handle, and a matching fork and two spoons in the Rattail Hanoverian pattern, all in a cream satin and blue velvet-lined presentation box. The christening mug made in London 1919 and the cutlery from 1895 to 1928. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are height of mug 9 cms (3.7 inches), length of fork 16 cms (6.25 inches), and with a total weight of approx. 280g (9 troy ounces).

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A Sterling Silver christening set consisting of a christening mug with applied strap-work decoration and a scroll handle, and a matching fork and two spoons in the Rattail Hanoverian pattern, all in a cream satin and blue velvet-lined presentation box. The christening mug made in London 1919 and the cutlery from 1895 to 1928. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver christening set are height of mug 9 cms (3.7 inches), length of fork 16 cms (6.25 inches), and with a total weight of approx. 280g (9 troy ounces).

£775

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Learn more about antique silver CHRISTENING SETS here.

Antique Silver CHRISTENING SETS description:

A set of silver intended as a gift to a child on the occasion of their christening.

Antique Silver CHRISTENING SETS history:

A Victorian invention made popular by Queen Victoria who often gave her young relations boxed gifts on there christenings and birthdays. They are still being made today.

Antique Silver CHRISTENING SETS design:

A christening set consisted of various items in various combinations of spoon, fork, knife, mug, and bowl. They were often sold in velvet and satin-lined presentation boxes.

Antique Silver CHRISTENING SETS collectors note:

The early Victorian christening sets are now difficult to find in original condition as they were often split up over the years. Make sure that all items are hallmarked with the same maker, town, and date letter. Be especially careful to check if there are any thin spots due to engraving and erasing, as this may have been carried out a number of times. Unusually designed and/or early sets command the highest prices, especially if they are in their original presentation boxes.



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