Silver, Christening Set Egg Cup and Spoon, Vintage English, by J Baum & Co

Paintings, antiques and objects of art. Vintage English Sterling Silver Christening Set - Egg Cup and Spoon, Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1958. A charming mid-twentieth-century English sterling silver christening set comprising an egg cup and matching spoon, crafted by the Birmingham silversmith Henry Clifford Davis and hallmarked for Birmingham, 1958. The elegant egg cup is of classic pedestal form with a gently flared rim and retains its original gilt interior, adding a warm contrast to the polished silver exterior. The accompanying silver spoon complements the set with its simple and refined design, reflecting the restrained elegance typical of post-war British silverware. Both pieces display the quality craftsmanship associated with Birmingham silversmiths of the period and bear the appropriate hallmarks confirming their authenticity. Presented in its original fitted case, the set would traditionally have been given as a christening or birth gift, making it both a practical table piece and a sentimental keepsake.

The silver shows light surface wear consistent with age and careful use, while the gilded interior remains attractive and well-preserved. An appealing example of vintage English silver, combining fine craftsmanship with traditional form, ideal as a collectable silver piece or a thoughtful heirloom gift. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description. Overseas buyers, please get in touch for courier charges.