Lot 496 , A Victorian silver christening mug by John Samuel Hunt,

A Victorian silver christening mug by John Samuel Hunt, of tapering cylindrical form, with engraved monogram, rustic handle and embossed with continuous fruiting vine decoration on a textured ground, the base stamped "Hunt & Roskell late Storr, Mortimer & Hunt 5203", London, 1850, 3.25in,
Estimate £200-300

There are four rather obvious dents to the foot rim, leaving it quite mishapen. The overall condition is otherwise good. Hallmarks clear although some very slight rubbing to the H within the maker's mark.


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Sold for £260