Antique Silver Baby Cup – Not engraved, so perfect gift for a new grandchild. Or have this one engraved.  Or use this as a holder for sugar or a condiment. Almost perfect, with only a small dent. Stamped silver . This cup is from a long line of New Englanders, from late 19th century, so OLD! Not from the 1950’s!

 Why do babies get silver cups?

The tradition of gifting silver baby cups has continued since the Victorian age. Silver is a metal considered valuable; hence the gift is considered valuable. It is also believed that metal attracts wealth and abundance in the baby’s life. Further, these silver gift items were seen as something that could be passed to coming generations, thus creating an heirloom.

This is a heavy silver,  diameter: 3.5” and height: 2.75” Generous.  Handle is graceful and solid