1875 Victorian Sterling Silver Mug with Gilt Interior | James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield | Floral Relief & Heraldic Engravings
£565.00
Rich floral decoration and personal heraldic details bring distinctive character to this Victorian silver mug.
Made in Sheffield in 1875 by James Dixon & Sons, the mug combines a gently flared rim, rounded body and stepped circular foot with an elegant scroll handle.
The exterior is densely decorated with flowers, curling leaves and scrolling foliage in relief. Finely textured grounds emphasise the raised ornament, while vertical decorative bands lend structure to the flowing design. Light catches the petals and leaves, revealing the depth and detail of the silverwork.
Two oval cartouches retain heraldic engravings associated with a former owner. One bears a shield decorated with a diagonal band, circular motifs and a floral device; the other depicts an arm in armour holding a wreath. These engravings provide a personal connection to the mug’s history, although the family attribution has not been established.
Foliate details continue along the curved handle and around the circular foot, which is finished with a delicate beaded border. Inside, warm gilding contrasts beautifully with the silver exterior. Viewed from above, the interior also reveals the contours of the exterior relief decoration.
Measuring approximately 10.5cm high and weighing 170g, this is a compact and richly decorated example of Victorian silver, equally appealing as a table piece or displayed in a study or silver collection.
Details
• Maker: James Dixon & Sons
• Date: 1875
• Assay office: Sheffield, England
• Material: Sterling silver, with a gilt interior
• Decoration: Floral and scrolling foliate relief, textured grounds and beaded foot border
• Heraldry: Engraved shield and an armoured arm holding a wreath; family attribution unconfirmed
• Height: Approximately 10.5cm
• Rim diameter: Approximately 8cm
• Weight: Approximately 170g
• Condition: Good antique condition, with well-defined relief decoration and bright interior gilding. Fine surface scratches and light wear are consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photographs for details
Carefully packed and dispatched from London, United Kingdom.
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Timeless beauty, quietly told.
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