A George V silver christening set, retailed by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London, 1914

comprising: a Britannia standard two-handled porringer in late 17th Century style, the otherwise plain body engraved with an inscription, and circular stand/cover, engraved: 'M.E.H.C-M'; and a Sterling silver trefid spoon, the terminal engraved with the same initials, in fitted case with printed label of the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. of 112 Regent Street, London

Anon., Left to Her Grace by the Late Lord Rosebery, 6 March 1953

marks and condition good... the retailer's mark is clearly struck over the makers marks
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The inscription reads: 'Mary Evelyn Hungerford Crewe-Milnes The Gift of her Godfather Edward Grey May. 6^th. 1915'