Christening Mug, Silver Plated; Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik; 1895-1903; W...

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Wyndham and District Historical Museum

Name/Title

Christening Mug, Silver Plated

About this object

It is most likely that this small tankard was presented as a christening mug. The engraved initials are 'I W'.

Maker

Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Date Made

1895-1903

Period

1890s

Place Made

Europe, Germany, Wurttemberg

Medium and Materials

inorganic, processed material, metal, silver nickel



Inscription and Marks

Initials engraved: 'I W'
On base: 'WMF'
'EPNS'
'NS'
'I/O'
with antler motif

Measurements

h 95 mm x w 100 mm x d 65 mm

Subject and Association Keywords

Religion and Belief

Subject and Association Keywords

Domestic Life (household chattels, food and drink)

Object Type

ceremonial objects

Object number

WY.0000.1048

Rights

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1890s
Domestic Life
Religion and Belief

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