A William IV silver christening mug, the slightly flared rim to a bulbous lower body chased with a border of acanthus leaves, having a fruiting vine handle and raised on a footed base with petal shape rim and repeated acanthus detail, and a contemporary presentation engraving. Hallmarked Charles Reily & George Storer, London 1834. Height including handle 4 (10cm), weight 4.7 ozt (146.3 grams). Presentation engraving is around the edge of the foot rim and reads, 'Presented by the Rev'd Frederic Norris to his Godson Charles Norris Edwards. May 13th 1835.'
Displaying some expected surface scratches, marks and wear commensurate with the age and use.In a heavily tarnished state and would benefit from a clean and polish. Slight compression to the foot and the short stem displays some creases in the metal. Hallmarked below the rim and these rubbed but legible. Maker's mark partly worn. Numbered to base 487. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.