Sterling Holloware: Mugs

Plain and simple sterling silver baby cup. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Straight sides, c-scroll handle, and molded rim. The basic model that awaits engraving. Fully marked and numbered X171. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 3 3/8 x D 2 3/8 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BT357

American Classical coin silver baby cup, ca 1850. Plain and straight sides with beaded rims and capped s-scroll handle. Lots and lots of room for engraving. Marked underside: “Premium of the / Ills State Agl Society”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BT052

Large Chinese export silver mug. Straight and upward-tapering sides and scrolled bamboo handle. Dense warrior frieze with exotic buildings and robed figures in background. Interior gilt washed. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x W 6 1/4 x D 4 in. Weight: 12 troy ounces. #BS587

Victorian sterling silver two-handled cup. Made by Atkin Brothers in Sheffield in 1900. Curved bowl with flared rim and short and straight foot ring. Capped and high-looping side handles with graduated beading. A traditional form. Suitable for presentation. Fully marked; on underside engraved retailer’s name “Bruford & Son, / Silversmiths, / Eastbourne & Exeter”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 x W 5 7/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BT257

George III sterling silver christening mug. Made by Elizabeth Morley in London in 1809. Barrel form with scroll bracket handle. Reeded “hoops” at top and bottom. Middle vacant. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 7/8 x W 3 1/8 x D 2 3/8 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BR559

Edwardian sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Straight sides and lobed c-scroll handle. Chased frieze of children’s parade—a boisterous procession of boys and girls blowing bugles, jangling tambourines, and beating drums. Top and bottom vacant. Fully marked including pattern no. 5470 and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x W 4 1/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 7 troy ounces. #BT141

South American silver mug, early 19 C. Straight sides with s-scroll handle and molded rim and base. Script initials engraved on underside. Condition: A rich back story in the form of deep patina, wear and rubbing, as well as some pings and dents.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 4 x D 2 5/8 in. Heavy weight: 8 troy ounces. #BR646

Turn-of-the-century Love’s Dream sterling silver having mug. Made by Unger Bros in Newark. Traditional form with flared rim and c-scroll handle. On front Love in the figure of a smooth-cheeked winged cherub embraces Venus amidst fluffy clouds. Interior has pierced partition for holding brush. Fully marked and numbered 762. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 1/8 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BR686

Midcentury Modern sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Plain with flared rim and c-scroll handle. Lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including director’s letter M (1947-56) and pattern no. 23245 (first produced in 1947). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/8 x W 3 x D 2 3/8 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BT014

Bird’s Nest sterling silver baby cup. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1868. Straight and upward tapering sides, and bracket handle. On front is cast figure of nesting bird mounted to chased and engraved irregular ground with leaves and acorns. A rare hollowware adaptation of the figural flatware pattern introduced by Gorham in 1865. Fully marked including date letter and no. 547. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 4 1/2 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BT146

Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver baby cup. Made by George R. Unite in Birmingham in 1877. Straight sides, and molded rim and foot inset with beading. Capped double-scroll handle with graduated beading. On body are engraved fronds forming two frames (vacant). Fully marked. Excellent condition with strong definition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 4 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BR532

American Classical coin silver baby cup ca 1850. Drum-form with molded rim and base, and s-scroll handle. Engraved scrolled frames with leafy-scrolls and scallop shells, of which 2 filled with engine-turned ornament, and 1 inset with scrolled trefoil (inset). Flower shoots between frames. Unidentified mark with arm-and-hammer, letter F, and anchor. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 4 1/8 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BT055