Edwardian Sterling Silver Grog Mug London 1909

Description

Heading :Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Tankard  
Date : London 1909 for Thomas Bradbury & Sons
Period : Edward VII
Origin : English
Decoration : Heavy gauge Sterling Silver Christening Mug in form of small Tankard.’C’ scroll handle with thumb piece.
Size :9.5cms 
Condition :Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :   162 grams

3/8ths of a pint capacity. Grog was comprised of a half gill of rum with a gill of water. “Stand fast the holy ghost”

A wonderfully arcane measure mourned by many in the Royal Navy since abolition in 1970. As they say the sun is always over the yardarm somewhere. A fabulous christening gift or one for the rum lover.