Victorian period ~ London sterling silver mug 1862

Victorian-era London sterling silver mug | 1862 🥂 An exquisitely carved sterling silver cup from the early Victorian era, the most glamorous era in 19th century Britain! This piece was made by London silversmith William Smily. It comes from the well-known silver brand AB Savory & Sons (the full inscription is visible on the bottom), the year mark is a lowercase g = made in London in 1862, and the Silver marks are complete, including 🦁925 sterling silver certification and 🐆London Panther Head origin mark. 👀 The cup body is in baluster form, and the whole plate is hand-carved and super gorgeous! Rococo-style shell patterns, leaf patterns and floral decorations surround the entire circle, and the overall lines are very soft. 🌀 The handle is designed in a curled grass style, which is stable and elegant, and there are gorgeous decorative feet at the bottom. 📏 Measuring approximately 9-10 cm tall, this likely represents a christening mug, a silverware item commonly used for children at the time, or perhaps a small, private drinking cup for men. These items were often used as status symbols, both as gifts and for personal use. 💡 Imagine, more than a hundred years ago, when a British aristocratic family received a small silver cup when their child was born or baptized, it must have been a respectable and precious souvenir. 🛠 Tag summary: Lion Passant 🦁: 925 sterling silver Leopard's Head 🐆: London Laboratory Letter G: 1862 WS: William Smily, silversmith AB Savory & Sons: London's high-end retailer 🔎 This kind of silverware with "confirmed year + traceable maker + exquisite craftsmanship + good preservation" is definitely a rare item worth collecting. *This design gallery mainly features European antiques, old items, and second-hand items. After years of baptism, some antiques will inevitably have some slight historical traces and black spots, or small missing corners. It is inevitable that it is not as clean and flawless as a new one, but this does not affect its retro beauty. Friends who are perfectionists or accustomed to buying brand new products please think twice before placing an order. We also hope that you will become a beauty who loves antiques as much as we do^^ If you have any questions, please send us a message!