Description
This stunning Mid-Victorian Aesthetic Movement silver christening mug is hallmarked for Birmingham 1876 and bears the marks of the renowned Horace Woodward & Co. Of cylindrical form, typically engraved with Aesthetic movement motifs; birds and butterflies amidst leafy patterns surrounding a vacant reserve. Hollow C- shape handle and original gilt interior.
Good silver gauge.
Hallmarks:
H.W.& Co for Horace Woodward & Co.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Duty Mark.
Date letter "b" for 1876.
Dimension and Weight:
Height: 8 cm - 3 2/8 inches.
Rim diameter: 7cm - 2 .6 inches.
Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Condition:
Excellent. No dings, no dents, not engraved.
Very good set of marks.
Internal Ref: AOUT98
Dimensions
Height = 9 cm (4")
Width = 5.5 cm (2")
Depth = 5.5 cm (2")
SILVER AESTHETIC MOVEMENT CHRISTENING MUG BY HORACE WOODWARD & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1876
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
AOUT98
Description
This stunning Mid-Victorian Aesthetic Movement silver christening mug is hallmarked for Birmingham 1876 and bears the marks of the renowned Horace Woodward & Co. Of cylindrical form, typically engraved with Aesthetic movement motifs; birds and butterflies amidst leafy patterns surrounding a vacant reserve. Hollow C- shape handle and original gilt interior.
Good silver gauge.
Hallmarks:
H.W.& Co for Horace Woodward & Co.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Duty Mark.
Date letter "b" for 1876.
Dimension and Weight:
Height: 8 cm - 3 2/8 inches.
Rim diameter: 7cm - 2 .6 inches.
Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Condition:
Excellent. No dings, no dents, not engraved.
Very good set of marks.
Internal Ref: AOUT98
Dimensions
Height = 9 cm (4")
Width = 5.5 cm (2")
Depth = 5.5 cm (2")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.