Lot 196
A 19th century German silver christening mug, the slightly tapering form decorated with...
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Lot 196
19th century German silver christening mug.
Lot 196
Lot Description
A 19th century German silver christening mug, the slightly tapering form decorated with alternate plain and concentric banded panels, with central personal inscription, the whole with double loop handle and decorative weave borders. Struck to the underside with the mark for Brahmfeld & Gutruf, the Hamburg town mark, the Assay master mark for Friedrich Christoph Greve and a concession mark '21'. Height including handle measures 3 inches (8cm), weight 4.8 ozt (151 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The mug appears to be in fairly good condition. There is some general wear commensurate with the age and also some light surface marks and scratches. There are also some minor nicks in the metal, especially around the rims. There is some loss of detail to the weave decoration on the borders. The engraved inscription reads 'Benjamin d.30t Decbr. 1849'. The struck marks to the underside are clear and legible.
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