Christening and baptismal mugs and cups have been an important part of Christian traditions for centuries. They were first introduced in the 16th century as a way to celebrate the baptism of a newborn child. Christening mugs were typically made of silver and were highly ornate, featuring intricate designs and engravings.

During the Victorian era, christening and baptismal mugs became more popular and were often given as gifts to commemorate the baptism of a child. These mugs were made of a variety of materials including silver, pewter, and ceramics.

In the United States, Christening mugs were commonly given as gifts during the colonial period, with many being made of pewter. However, with the introduction of silver production in the US, silver became the material of choice for these mugs.

Christening mugs often featured biblical scenes, such as the baptism of Jesus, as well as images of the Virgin Mary and more...

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A Continental silver christening mug, inscribed 'Nancy'

Nancy's Continental Silver Christening Mug

A Continental silver christening mug, inscribed 'Nancy'

A Swiss silver Christening beaker, Tezler; 800 standard. Weight…

Swiss Silver Christening Beaker by Tezler (73.6g)

A Swiss silver Christening beaker, Tezler; 800 standard. Weight 73.6g

Sterling silver christening cup with handle

Silver christening cup with handle

Sterling silver christening cup with handle

US sterling silver christening cup marked Lunt/Sterling to base,…

Lunt Sterling Teddy Bear Christening Cup

US sterling silver christening cup marked Lunt/Sterling to base, 'Teddy Bear' decorated, height 6 cm; weight 50grams.

A George VI sterling silver Christening tankard, monogrammed…

George VI Christening Tankard, Sterling Silver, London 1942

A George VI sterling silver Christening tankard, monogrammed Amh and dated 12-1-51, Robert Pringle & Sons, London 1942. Weight 91g. Height 7.8 cm. (dents).

Continental silver christening cup engraved for 1929, marked to…

1929 Engraved Continental Silver Christening Cup, 60g

Continental silver christening cup engraved for 1929, marked to base. 60gms

French silver christening mug, 82grams approx

French Silver Christening Mug - 82g

French silver christening mug, 82grams approx

Sterling silver christening mug, hallmarked Birmingham 1951,…

Birmingham 1951 Sterling Silver Christening Mug - 78g

Sterling silver christening mug, hallmarked Birmingham 1951, 78grams approx

A Danish silver Christening mug with loop handle and everted…

Danish Silver Christening Mug with Loop Handle

A Danish silver Christening mug with loop handle and everted rim. Height 6 cm. Weight 74g.

Sterling silver Christening mug hallmarked Birmingham 1905

1905 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Sterling silver Christening mug hallmarked Birmingham 1905

Victorian sterling silver Christening tankard, hallmarked…

Victorian Silver Christening Tankard, Birmingham 1885

Victorian sterling silver Christening tankard, hallmarked Birmingham, 1885, makers mark rubbed, of cylindrical form, with engraved floral motifs, total weight 63gm, height 6.5 cm

Edwardian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Birmingham 1908

Edwardian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1908, maker rubbed, of pear form with loop handle, total weight 98gm, height 7.5 cm

Sterling silver Christening set, hallmarked, Birmingham,…

1960s Birmingham Hallmarked Christening Set in Presentation Box

Sterling silver Christening set, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1960/61, comprising egg cup, spoon and napkin ring, total weight 48gm, in presentation box

A French silver Christening cup, monogrammed E.W. Stamped…

French Silver Christening Cup with Monogram and Stamps

A French silver Christening cup, monogrammed E.W. Stamped Minerva. Weight 61.8g. Height 8 cm

A Swedish silver Christening beaker, octagonal, tapered. Height…

Swedish Silver Octagonal Christening Beaker, 6cm Height

A Swedish silver Christening beaker, octagonal, tapered. Height 6 cm.

A small silver Christening mug, plain cylindrical, E.J.Houlston,…

1947 Birmingham Christening Mug

A small silver Christening mug, plain cylindrical, E.J.Houlston, Birmingham 1947. Height 6.8 cm. Weight 60g.

Two silver Christening mug: plain cylindrical; E.J.Houlston,…

Pair of Silver Christening Mugs

Two silver Christening mug: plain cylindrical; E.J.Houlston, Birmingham (wt 91.7g), and baluster form (damaged) (wt 122g). (2)

Sterling silver christening mug (dents)

Dented Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Sterling silver christening mug (dents)

Sterling silver Christening mug, inscribed

Inscribed Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Sterling silver Christening mug, inscribed

Australian sterling silver christening cup makers mark for…

Stokes Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Maker's Mark

Australian sterling silver christening cup makers mark for Stokes and stamped ST.STG to base, 108g

A silver Christening mug, Robert Pringle & Sons, London 1911.…

Robert Pringle & Sons Silver Christening Mug (1911)

A silver Christening mug, Robert Pringle & Sons, London 1911. Weight 86.2g.

Edwardian sterling silver Christening cup, hallmarked,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Cup, Sheffield 1905

Edwardian sterling silver Christening cup, hallmarked, Sheffield, 1905, Jd//Wd, of thistle form, with lower fluted body and s-scroll handle, on a stepped circular foot, with gilt interior, total weight 55gm, height 9 cm

Australian sterling silver Christening mug, by Fairfax and…

Fairfax and Roberts Christening Mug

Australian sterling silver Christening mug, by Fairfax and Roberts, with baluster body, loop handle and monogram, total weight 107gm, a/f, height 6 cm

Sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked Birmingham, 1921, E.…

1921 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked Birmingham, 1921, E.S.B. (Edward Souter Barnsley), of baluster form with scroll handle, monogram to front, total weight 77gm, height 7.5 cm

Unmarked Yogya solid silver Christening cup, 127g, 9 cm high,…

Silver Christening Cup, Yogya, Unmarked, 127g, 9cm

Unmarked Yogya solid silver Christening cup, 127g, 9 cm high, 11 cm wide, 7 cm deep

A sterling silver christening mug, ornately engraved, the…

Engraved Silver Christening Mug for Nancy Winifred Gilbert

A sterling silver christening mug, ornately engraved, the interior marked 'Nancy Winifred Gilbert, from E.W. 22-1-(19)18'

A sterling silver christening mug, Sheffield 1875

Sheffield 1875 Sterling Silver Christening Mug

A sterling silver christening mug, Sheffield 1875

Two silver Christening mugs. Hallmarked sterling silver…

Pair of Sterling Silver Christening Mugs

Two silver Christening mugs. Hallmarked sterling silver engraved 'Pam 24.2.28' Birmingham 1920; & further christening mug stamped 'Silver.', height 8.5 cm (each)

A sterling silver Christening mug, 1928 Birmingham, with…

1928 Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Hardy Bros

A sterling silver Christening mug, 1928 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Hardy Bros, the cylindrical unadorned mug with a stepped rim and an ear shaped square form handle. Silver weight 130gr. Height 7.5 cm

A sterling silver Christening mug. Harrison & Howson, 1865.

1865 Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Harrison & Howson

A sterling silver Christening mug. Harrison & Howson, 1865.

Small sterling silver Christening cup (Birmingham 1913-14)…

Birmingham Sterling Silver Christening Cup by W.M. & Co

Small sterling silver Christening cup (Birmingham 1913-14) Maker W.M. & Co. Height 7.5 cm

A sterling silver plain half pint Christening mug with hollow…

Sterling Silver Christening Mug with Hollow Handle

A sterling silver plain half pint Christening mug with hollow hoop handle. Mark rubbed. London C. 1935. Height 7.5 cm

Christening mug sterling silver, hallmarked Sheffield, 1938.…

1938 Sheffield Hallmarked Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Christening mug sterling silver, hallmarked Sheffield, 1938. Initialled. Weight 108gms

Two Dutch silver christening cups, one hallmarked Netherlands…

Dutch Silver Christening Cups, 1937 and 800 Stamped

Two Dutch silver christening cups, one hallmarked Netherlands 1937, the other stamped 800, 158grams approx

Victorian Sterling silver christening mug, hallmarked London…

1865 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Victorian Sterling silver christening mug, hallmarked London 1865, 8 cm high approx., as inspected

George V sterling silver baptism cup Birmingham 1922, maker's…

George V Sterling Silver Baptism Cup 1922

George V sterling silver baptism cup Birmingham 1922, maker's mark rubbed, monogrammed, height 8 cm weight 77 grams

George V sterling silver christening cup

Sterling Silver Christening Cup by George V

George V sterling silver christening cup

Victorian sterling silver baptism cup London 1899, monogrammed…

Victorian Silver Baptism Cup, London 1899, Monogrammed 1902

Victorian sterling silver baptism cup London 1899, monogrammed and dated 1902, height 7 cm, weight 84grams

Sterling silver small Christening mug stamped Weeajolks,…

Weeajolks Sterling Silver Christening Mug, 925 Stamped

Sterling silver small Christening mug stamped Weeajolks, unidentifiable manufacture weight: 43.6 grams. Height:5.3 grams, tested as 925.

George V sterling silver christening cup Birmingham 1927,…

George V Silver Christening Cup by Mappin & Webb

George V sterling silver christening cup Birmingham 1927, makers Mappin and Webb, monogrammed, height 8 cm, weight 154grams

Two various sterling silver christening mugs including…

Sterling Silver Christening Mugs, Birmingham 1908 & 1919

Two various sterling silver christening mugs including Birmingham 1908, makers Charles S. Green & Co; and Birmingham 1919, maker's mark rubbed, each monogrammed. Weight 148grams approx, total.

A silver christening mug, engraved decoration, Calcutta, made…

A silver christening mug, engraved decoration, Calcutta, made by Cooke and Kelvey Calcutta, inscribed 'Hwmc, 1870'. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

English sterling silver Christening cup, hallmarked Birmingham,…

1921 Birmingham Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Monogram

English sterling silver Christening cup, hallmarked Birmingham, 1921, E.S.B, of baluster form with a scroll handle, engraved with monogram, on a stepped base, total weight 76gm, height 7.5 cm

An English sterling silver Christening cup, Minshull and…

Sterling Silver Christening Cup, Minshull and Latimer, 1896

An English sterling silver Christening cup, Minshull and Latimer, Birmingham, 1896, with engraved patter, engraved to front Wt 90 grams

A collection of English sterling silver including a Christening…

Sterling Silver Christening Set & Napkin Ring by Suckling Ltd

A collection of English sterling silver including a Christening cup, egg cups & napkin ring, Suckling Ltd, Birmingham, c 1940, Wt 180 grams

George V sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked Sheffield,…

1911 Sheffield Sterling Silver Christening Mug

George V sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked Sheffield, 1911, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, of cylindrical form, with reeded scroll handle and acanthus thumb piece, with bright cut geometric borders to the rim and base, total weight 125gm, height 7 cm

Edwardian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Sheffield 1900

Edwardian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked, Sheffield, 1900, makers rubber, of cylindrical form, with a lobbed base, raised on a circular foot, total weight 108gm, height 9 cm

A sterling silver christening mug, Birmingham 1875, 8 cm high

1875 Birmingham Sterling Silver Christening Mug

A sterling silver christening mug, Birmingham 1875, 8 cm high

Silver Christening mug, Birmingham 1898

Birmingham 1898 Silver Christening Mug

Silver Christening mug, Birmingham 1898

Sterling silver christening cup, marked STERLING SILVER, 64…

Sterling Silver Christening Cup, 64g

Sterling silver christening cup, marked STERLING SILVER, 64 grams approx

Australian silver christening cup marked stg, maker :hardy…

Hardy Brothers STG Silver Christening Cup - 100g

Australian silver christening cup marked stg, maker :hardy Brothers approx 100g

Late Victorian sterling silver Christening mug, baluster shape,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Birmingham 1897

Late Victorian sterling silver Christening mug, baluster shape, engraved initials with scroll handle and feet, Birmingham 1897

George V sterling silver Christening mug, plain tapering form,…

George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Birmingham 1920

George V sterling silver Christening mug, plain tapering form, Birmingham 1920

George V sterling silver Christening mug by Henry Atkin…

1915 Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Atkin Sheffield

George V sterling silver Christening mug by Henry Atkin Sheffield 1915. Approx weight 145 grams

Edward VII sterling silver christening mug Sheffield 1906,…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Sheffield 1906

Edward VII sterling silver christening mug Sheffield 1906, makers Joseph Rodgers & Sons, reeded decoration, height 10 cm; weight 134grams.

Australian silver christening cup & napkin ring marked for W.J…

Monogrammed Australian Silver Christening Cup and Napkin Ring Set

Australian silver christening cup & napkin ring marked for W.J Sanders, each monogrammed. (Weight 124grams approx

Two sterling silver Christening tankards, comprising one…

Sterling Silver Christening Tankards (Set of 2)

Two sterling silver Christening tankards, comprising one engraved R.M.B. January 12th 1920, stamped 'Birmingham sterling' (6 cm, 59g), and another monogrammed MB, stamped 'sterling' (6.2 cm, 90g). (dented)

An Australian silver Christening mug, tapered cylindrical; W.J.…

Australian Silver Christening Mug by W.J. Saunders (1920)

An Australian silver Christening mug, tapered cylindrical; W.J.Saunders, c.1920. Height 7 cm. Weight approx 120g

A Victorian sterling silver Christening mug with engraved fluer…

Victorian Silver Christening Mug with Engraved Fleur de Lis

A Victorian sterling silver Christening mug with engraved fluer de lis, borders and beaded edge decoration. Circular foot. Birmingham 1864. Weight: 142g

84 standard silver Christening mug, engraved with a monogram…

Engraved Silver Christening Mug with Monogram and Flowers

84 standard silver Christening mug, engraved with a monogram within flowers and leaves, approx 132 grams

Victorian sterling silver Christening tankard, hallmarked,…

Victorian Silver Christening Tankard with Gadrooned Borders

Victorian sterling silver Christening tankard, hallmarked, London, 1886, C.B (Charles Belk), with a crimped edge, the body decorated with gadrooned borders, with s-scroll handle and acanthus thumb rest, total weight 71gm, height 7 cm

Australian sterling silver Christening mug, with a full bell…

Australian Sterling Silver Christening Mug, 118g, 8cm Height

Australian sterling silver Christening mug, with a full bell form bowl, with loop handle on folded circular foot, gilt interior, total weight 118gm, height 8 cm

Victorian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug with Inscription

Victorian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked Birmingham, 1887, L.S (L Spiers), of cylindrical form with a scroll handle, beautifully decorated with central inscription reading 'Phyllis Nellie' within ferns and butterflies, accented with beaded…

A small Victorian sterling silver Christening mug fern engraved…

Victorian Silver Christening Mug with Fern Engraving

A small Victorian sterling silver Christening mug fern engraved with hoop handle. London 1886. Height 8.5 cm

Dutch silver Christening beaker engraved Michael to the front,…

Dutch Silver Christening Beaker Engraved 'Michael'

Dutch silver Christening beaker engraved Michael to the front, approx 80 grams

Sterling silver christening cup, hallmarked London 1856.…

1856 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Christening Cup

Sterling silver christening cup, hallmarked London 1856. 123grams approx

Sterling silver christening mug, hallmarked London 1904, 56…

London 1904 Sterling Silver Christening Mug - 56g

Sterling silver christening mug, hallmarked London 1904, 56 grams

Hardy Brothers sterling silver christening cup, hallmarked…

Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Hardy Brothers (1964)

Hardy Brothers sterling silver christening cup, hallmarked London 1964, 136grams approx

Sterling silver christening mug, by Hardy Bros., hallmarked…

1928 Hardy Bros. Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Sterling silver christening mug, by Hardy Bros., hallmarked Birmingham 1928, 7.3 cm high approx., 100g approx

Two various sterling silver christening cups including…

Sterling Silver Christening Cups with Engraved Dedications

Two various sterling silver christening cups including hallmarked: Sheffield 1963; and Birmingham circa 1976; each with engraved dedication, height 7 cm each; weight 135grams total.

George V sterling silver christening cup Birmingham 1912,…

1912 Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Hardy Brothers

George V sterling silver christening cup Birmingham 1912, makers Hardy Brothers, with engraved dedication, weight 110grams.

George V sterling silver christening mug Chester 1911, maker's…

George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Chester 1911

George V sterling silver christening mug Chester 1911, maker's mark rubbed, (possibly SL Ltd), height 8 cm; weight 126 grams.

A Victorian silver Christening mug, chased and embossed; George…

Victorian Silver Christening Mug by George Unite (1865)

A Victorian silver Christening mug, chased and embossed; George Unite, Birmingham 1865

A silver Christening cup in the form of a porringer with leaf…

Silver Christening Cup with Leaf Handles

A silver Christening cup in the form of a porringer with leaf and rosette handles; Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd., London 1919. Wt approx 150g

Small Christening mug by USA manufacture Towle, in sterling…

Towle Sterling Silver Christening Mug - 57.2g, 6cm

Small Christening mug by USA manufacture Towle, in sterling silver, tested as 925. Weight: 57.2 grams. Height: 6.0 cm.

A German silver hallmarked Christening cup decorated in a…

German Silver Gretl Christening Cup with Floral Band

A German silver hallmarked Christening cup decorated in a floral continious band. 'Gretl' to the front shield. 7.5 cm high. 88 grams in weight

Victorian silver christening mug marked London 1873 Thomas…

Victorian silver christening mug marked London 1873 Thomas Smiley, weight 118 grams. For restoration

George V sterling silver Christening cup, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George V Sterling Silver Christening Cup 1914

George V sterling silver Christening cup, hallmarked Birmingham, 1914, H&Co, of bulbous form with a spreading lip and looped handle, raised on a stepped circular foot, total weight 102gm, height 10.5 cm

Victorian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Birmingham 1898

Victorian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1898, W.H.L, of spreading cylindrical form engraved with monogram, date and acanths scroll, total weight 112gm, height 8 cm

George V sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked London,…

George V Christening Mug with Duck and Flower Border

George V sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked London, 1931, WW, of deep circular form with ring handle and impressed thumbpiece, decorated with border depicting ducks, flowers and chickens, resting on a circular foot, inscription to base, height 7…

Antique Christening mug in sterling silver marked 1918,…

1918 Sterling Silver Christening Mug by A&J Z, Birmingham

Antique Christening mug in sterling silver marked 1918, Birmingham, A&J Z, approx 81g

A Victorian silver christening mug, with fluted decoration and…

Victorian Silver Christening Mug by Edward Barnard & Sons

A Victorian silver christening mug, with fluted decoration and reeded handle. London 1896 by Edward Barnard & Sons. 180gm.

A Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver christening mug,…

A Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver christening mug, height 8 cm, Wt 55grams

A small Edwardian sterling silver Christening tankard with…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Floral Christening Tankard

A small Edwardian sterling silver Christening tankard with engraved floral decoration. Birmingham 1906. Height 7.6 cm

Sterling silver Christening mug & specimen vase, approx 161…

161g Sterling Silver Christening Mug & Vase Set

Sterling silver Christening mug & specimen vase, approx 161 grams

A Victorian silver picture engraved christening mug, the scene…

Victorian Engraved Silver Christening Mug with Farm Scene

A Victorian silver picture engraved christening mug, the scene including milk maids, a young gent and farm animals. London 1885 by George John Richards & Edwin Charles Brown. The foot with old repair. 150gms.

A sterling silver Christening mug with facet scroll handle.…

Harrods 1927 Sterling Silver Christening Mug with Scroll Handle

A sterling silver Christening mug with facet scroll handle. Sold by Harrods. London, 1927. Weight 156g. Height 7.6 cm

A small Edwardian sterling silver Christening mug with engraved…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Engraved Christening Mug

A small Edwardian sterling silver Christening mug with engraved floral and leaf decoration. Sheffield, 1903. Weight 128g. Height 8.8 cm

Antique sterling silver baptismal mug, London 1869

1869 London Sterling Silver Baptismal Mug

Antique sterling silver baptismal mug, London 1869

George V sterling silver Christening mug Birmingham 1918,…

1918 Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Hardy Bros

George V sterling silver Christening mug Birmingham 1918, makers Hardy Bros, monogrammed, height 7 cm, weight 126 grams.

Victorian sterling silver christening cup with engraved leaf…

Victorian Silver Christening Cup with Engraved Leaf Decoration

Victorian sterling silver christening cup with engraved leaf decoration & gilt interior, hallmarked London 1875, not monogrammed, weight 78g approx.

Edward VII sterling silver baptism mug Sheffield 1907, makers…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Baptism Mug - 1907 Sheffield

Edward VII sterling silver baptism mug Sheffield 1907, makers William Hutton & Sons, embossed garland decoration, gilt washed interior, height 9.5 cm approx, 142grams

A silver half-pint Christening mug of baluster form; Mappin &…

Mappin & Webb Silver Christening Mug

A silver half-pint Christening mug of baluster form; Mappin & Webb, London. Weight approx 155g

Victorian boxed hallmarked sterling silver Christening mug.…

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Victorian Era

Victorian boxed hallmarked sterling silver Christening mug. Birm. 1883, makers Hilliard & Thomason. Monogrammed. Small dent, height 8 cm width 74 cm

Sterling silver christening mug

Silver Christening Mug

Sterling silver christening mug

A sterling silver half pint baluster tankard with scroll handle…

1915 Sterling Silver Christening Tankard with Scroll Handle

A sterling silver half pint baluster tankard with scroll handle and Christening inscription. Birmingham 1915. Weight 198g. Height 10 cm