Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Cup, Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1920

A finely crafted antique George V sterling silver christening cup by Walker & Hall, fully hallmarked in Sheffield in 1920. The cup has a classic pedestal form with an elegant openwork interlaced border beneath the rim, a shaped side handle and a warm gilt interior. Its original presentation engraving reads “John Roger Green, Feby 9th 1921”, preserving the personal history of this traditional commemorative silver piece.

Details

• Item: Antique sterling silver christening cup
• Maker: Walker & Hall
• Origin: Sheffield, England
• Date: 1920
• Period: George V
• Material: Sterling silver with gilt interior
• Silver Purity: .925 sterling silver
• Hallmarks: W&H maker’s mark, Sheffield crown assay mark, lion passant for sterling silver and date letter c for 1920
• Decoration: Openwork interlaced border beneath the rim
• Inscription: “John Roger Green, Feby 9th 1921”
• Height: Approximately 10 cm
• Diameter: 7 cm
• Weight: 136.6 grams

Condition

Very good antique condition with minor signs of age-related wear. The engraved inscription remains clear, and the silver retains an attractive patina. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Walker & Hall was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker and Henry Hall and developed into one of the best-known names in British silverware. The company produced a broad range of silver and tableware, from domestic pieces to trophies and presentation items. Its maker’s mark adds recognised Sheffield silversmith interest to this cup.

The hallmark sequence confirms that this is Sheffield sterling silver: the crown was the historic Sheffield assay-office mark until 1974, the lion passant identifies sterling silver, and the date letter c corresponds to 1920.

Christening cups were traditionally given to mark a child’s baptism or early milestone and were often engraved with the recipient’s name and date. The original 1921 inscription gives this cup a documented personal history, making it an appealing example of early 20th-century British presentation silver.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. We are happy to provide further details or images on request.