Lot 76
Three Christening mugs, to include a George III example.
Description
Condition Report
A George III silver christening mug, the slightly tapering form with reeded banding and name engraving, hallmarked Duncan Urquhart & Naphtali Hart, London 1809, height measuring 2 3/4 inches (7 cm). Together with a 1920's silver christening mug with cut-card work mounted base and initial engraving, hallmarked James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin), Sheffield 1924 and a Victorian silver christening mug with name inscription, hallmarked W H Lyde, Birmingham 1897. Gross silver weight 10.7 ozt (337 grams). (3).
Please note: When placing absentee bids, your bids will be rounded up to the nearest bid increment. For more information click the 'Important Notices for Purchasers' button above.
Purchasing information-
In varied state. The 1920's example has an area where the silver is particularly dimpled, also compression to the foot and the mug wobbles. Hallmarks overall are clear and legible.