The child’s set, or Christening set, became a popular gift during the 19th Century, made even more so by Queen Victoria who often gave a boxed gift to her relations on their Christening day. Originally these sets were child sized cutlery sets, often made in the same flatware pattern used by the adults, and comprised of a knife, fork and spoon, with other items being added for larger sets such as napkin rings, mugs, plates and bowls. Nowadays we refer to most boxed items for use by children as a child set.
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Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1917 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Child's Set, comprises an egg cup and spoon, a napkin ring, and a knife fork and spoon set, all plain in design, and presented in the original box. The set together weighs 4.2 troy ounces.
The egg cup measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall. The egg spoon measures 4.25"(11cm) in length. The napkin ring measures 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter. The knife measures 7"(18cm) in length. The fork measures 5.5"(14cm) in length. The spoon measures 5.5"(14cm) in length.
£475
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1911 and 1912 by Martin, Hall & Co., this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Child's Set, comprises a knife, fork, spoon and napkin ring, all plain in design, and presented in their original box. The box measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the silver weighs 4 troy ounces.
£625
Hallmarked in London in 1995, this fabulous, Modern, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Child's Set, comprises an egg cup, an egg spoon and a napkin ring, decorated with yellow and red striped enamel and presented in a fitted box. The egg cup measures 2"(5cm) in diameter, the napkin ring measures 2"(5cm) in diameter and the spoon measures 4.25"(11cm) in length. Together, the set weighs 4.37 troy ounces.
£975