Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Etched Child's Christening Mug

Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, made in the early 20th century, gilt inside, adorned with acid-etched motifs including animals, human figures, and trees. It measures 3 1/4'' in height by 3 1/4'' in diameter at the top, weighs 5.1 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown.  During the heyday of American silver manufacturing–approximately 1850 to 1940–Gorham was one of the most influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln purchased an impressive tea and flatware service for use in the White House in 1859. Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant asked Gorham to commemorate the country's one-hundredth anniversary with a spectacular Century Vase that contained over 2,000 oz (57,000 g) of sterling silver, and in 1899, it produced a grand "loving cup" composed of 70,000 dimes was designed for Admiral George Dewey. Colonel Henry Jewett Furber placed the largest single commission Gorham ever received for what became known as the fa