Victorian Sterling Silver-gilt Christening Cup

Description:

Victorian Sterling Silver-gilt Christening Cup, London, 1864-65, George Adams, maker, with an imitation grapevine handle topped with a reclining maiden and a central chased register of putti among grapevines centering a monogrammed medallion on a circular foot, engraved presentation to the underside: "To Richard N. Thomas born Mary 25, 1925/from his Godfather William A Willingham," ht. 5 1/4 in., approx. 10.4 troy oz.
Estimate $500-700


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