Peel Silver Christening Mug

Date1886

Dimensions7 x 7 x 7.5 cm

Credit LineAnonymous Donation, 2013.

Object number2013.024.001

Label TextThis silver christening cup belonged to Robert Andre Peel (1886-1956), the son of acclaimed London painter Paul Peel. Christening cups commemorate and celebrate the baptism of a child. They are typically made of sterling silver to represent purity and are a symbol of love and honor to the newborn it is gifted to.

NameCup, Baptismal