Christening mug made in Edinburgh, 1842

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This silver christening mug was made in 1842 by Marshall and Sons of Edinburgh. The mug is decorated with five inset 'Gothic' niches containing cast medieval figures.

The straight-sided jug has a cushion foot and an elaborate double 'C' scroll handle. The five inset 'Gothic' niches on the body of the mug each contain a cast figure in medieval costume. The inside of the mug is gilded.

The 'Gothic' decoration on the mug was influenced by the contemporary vogue for medieval romances.

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• Online ID: 000-100-048-133-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1993.570
• Date: 1842
  
• Material: Silver; gilt. Inscription: M & S; [Queen's head]; [thistle]; L (Gothic)
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• Dimensions: 91 mm H x 78 mm D (base); 69 mm D (rim)
  
• What: Mug
  
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• Who: Marshall and Sons (Silversmith)
  
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• Description: Silver mug decorated with five inset "Gothic" niches containing cast medieval figures, 1842
  
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