An extremely unusual solid silver novelty Fox handled Nursery Mug 100g C.1932

An extremely unusual English 925 sterling solid silver novelty Nursery Mug / Christening Mug, the handled with a cast model of a fox peering over the top of the bowl rim drinking from it, the body decorated within a band with a teddy bear, duck, goose, boats, swan etc… A lovely and very unusual item.

Inscribed: Glyn Leonard Meredith – Jan 1. 1937. Full Birmingham hallmarks for 1932 – makers marks
for Charles S Green & Co Ltd. 100g weight

Circa 1932

Good Overall Condition with a soft dent to the body away from decoration mentioned for accuracy and easy to correct if needed, but please view images

3.5 inches (8.5cm) height X 3.5 inches (8.5cm) width X 2.5 inches (6.5cm) depth approx

Safe UK shipping is included in the price, and international shipping is at cost

Charles S. Green and Co of Cogent Works, Birmingham. London Office and Showroom: 101 Hatton Garden.

1905 Business established by Charles S. Green, son and brother of the managers of Charles Green and Son.

He was assisted in the business by his wife Winifred, a talented artist who designed all the firm’s early patterns.

The design of this piece is certainly by Winifred.

Winfred Green’s first piece to be offered at auction was “3 works; Envy, Cleanliness and Written in the Fly-Leaf of a Child’s Memorandum Book” at Rosebery´s Fine Art Auctioneers in 2014.

1907 The firm moved to Cogent Works, 54 St.Paul’s Square.

1929 Listed Exhibitor at the British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Silver Ware and Electro-plate Silver Toilet Ware, Enamelled Silver Ware, Silver Cups and Bowls, Silver and Glass Goods, Cigarette Cases and Boxes, Photo Frames, and General Electro-plate Goods. Birmingham Jewellers’ and Silversmiths’ Association Member.

1982 The company moved to a new factory at Lionel Street, Birmingham.