A silver-plated christening cup, triple plate, Monarch Silver Co., Pattern 95. The body is engraved in bright-cut — a scrolling vine with flowers and leaf sprays across the upper register, smaller floral sprigs below the waist. Beaded borders at rim and foot. The scroll handle is cast, its terminations worked into leaf and curl forms.
The form is Victorian in its fullness: the double-stepped waist, the rounded lower body, the careful proportion between decoration and plain ground. Made for a child's first occasion. Kept long past it.
Hunter's Notes
Hunter's notes pending.
The Archive Record — JLM-260041
| Maker |
Monarch Silver Co. |
| Established |
Late 19th century — American |
| Object |
Silver-plated christening cup |
| Material |
Triple-plate silver over base metal |
| Construction |
Electroplate, triple coat; bright-cut engraving; cast handle |
| Era |
Circa 1875–1900 | confidence: attributed |
| Country of Origin |
United States — attributed |
| Condition Tier |
Good |
| Condition |
Bright-cut engraving clean and legible throughout. Silver plate intact across most surfaces. Minor oxidation at base. Handle secure. |
| Hunt Provenance |
Beverly Hills estate, Oakland County, MI — January 2026 |
| Authentication |
Struck mark — Monarch Silver Co., Triple, Pattern 95, lion/crown medallion |
| Comparable Sold |
$25–$65 (eBay — May 2026) |
| JLM Price |
$75 |
| Food Safe |
unknown — silver plate; not recommended for acidic beverages |
| Lead Risk |
yes — age-appropriate caution |
| Child Safe |
no |
| Gift Idea |
Baby Shower, New Baby, Collector |
Product Specs
| Dimensions |
3″ D × 3″ W × 4″ H |
| Weight |
0.5 lb |
