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Silver Spoon & Napkin Ring Christening Set – Sheffield 1894
Christening Sets appear to be a relatively new innovation arising from origins in the fourth century. At that time, when Christians lived in fear of being persecuted by non-Christians new Church members were expected to be sponsored by current members (or patrinus). In many cases parents would turn to close friends when they started planning the christening of their child. Some Godparents then started giving a small christening gift that symbolised the gifts offered at the birth of Christ, by the Magi.
In the Tudor age, small items made of silver became popular with Godparents and gave rise to the saying “Born with a silver spoon in the mouth”.
Taking our lead from that, we are delighted to offer a cased solid silver spoon and napkin ring from the respected silversmith, James Deakin & Sons. So if you have been asked to be a Godparent to a child, this could be just what you need. Both the spoon and napkin ring bear a very elaborate monogram which we believe is ‘Ac’, but don’t take our word for it, please decide whether you agree by closely examining the photographs.
measurements
Length:
150 mm
Weight:
70 mg
Silver weight is 55g
measurements
declaration
Larkin & Gallow has clarified that the Silver Spoon & Napkin Ring Christening Set – Sheffield 1894 (LA418979) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1894
declaration
condition
condition
The bright cut silver is in good condition, as is the box with only a little wear. Please do make time to review all of the pictures to gain a full appreciation of the items and their condition. Should you have any other questions in respect of either the item or its condition, please contact us and we will be pleased to assist wherever possible.
The spoon is: 150mm long, 32mm wide at the bowl and 15mm wide at the terminal