fabulous victorian 4piece christening set by colen hewer cheshire birmingham 1883 retailed by hamilton co calcutta

FABULOUS VICTORIAN 4-PIECE CHRISTENING SET BY COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE, BIRMINGHAM 1883, RETAILED BY HAMILTON & CO, CALCUTTA


Price

£295
| $385 USD | €354 EUR


Item Ref

AOUT81

Description

This rare and exquisite Victorian silver cased christening set is dated Birmingham 1883 and bears the marks of Colen Hewer Cheshire. Complete christening sets are few and far between and this is an unusual example as it bears the retailer's marks of Hamilton & Co, Calcutta and is fitted in the original and rather beautiful retailer's presentation case.
Hallmarks:
C.C for Colen Hewer Cheshire.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter Gothic "h" & "i"for 1883.
Duty Mark.
Mug impressed with "Hamilton &Co. Calcutta"
Dimension and Weight:
Mug Height: 6.5cm /2.5 inches.
Rim diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Spoon length: 14.5cm / 5.5 inches.
Knife length: 15.5cm / 6.1 inches.
Fork length: 13.5cm / 5.2 inches.
Mug weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g.
Condition:
Good, mug in very good condition.
Knife and fork in good condition.
Spoon a little worn where the shaft meets the handle..
Case in good condition , a few scuff marks commensurate with age.
Delivery:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: AOUT81


Dimensions

Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 5 cm (2")
Depth = 5 cm (2")


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