Monday 8 May 2017 | 10:00 | Lots: 523

Monday 8 May 2017 | 10:00 | Lots: 523

Lot 27

Lot 27

A George IV silver christening mug and a silver embossed bowl.

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Lot 27

Lot Description

A George IV silver christening mug, of typical plain form with embossed floral banding to the upper body leading to a high arch scroll capped handle, personal inscription beneath the base, the whole raised upon a circular gadrooned foot, hallmarked Joseph Angell I, London 1824, height inclusive of handle measures 3 6/8 inches (9.5 cm). Together with a small silver bowl with crimped rim edge and embossed foliate decoration leading to a central vacant cartouche, hallmarked James Dixon & Sons Ltd., Sheffield probably 1965. Gross weight 5.2 ozt (161.7 grams).

Postage: Postable

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

In good overall condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. There is a patch visible to the front of the mug, which can also be seen and felt inside, it has a silver-gilt interior with visible nicks and scratches and is engraved 'Natasha 29.9.67' beneath the base, hallmarks clear and legible. The bowl has a vacant cartouche with some sticky residue to the base, hallmarks rubbed and worn but still just legible.

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