Lot 439 , A Victorian silver christening mug embossed with a child and seated dog, 7 oz.

A Victorian silver christening mug embossed with a child and seated dog, James Charles Edington, London, 1856, 4in, 7 oz.
Estimate £200-300

There is a small dent to the underside of the belly close to the base of the handle, otherwise the piece is in good condition with clear hallmarks and no visible sign of a removal/erasure.

This is sterling 925 standard. All English hall marked silver is Sterling 925 standard or above. The lion-passant mark guarentees that a piece of English silver is sterling silver.


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Sold for £320