Victorian Child's Mug Meridan with Child's popular Head Silverplated

An unusual silverplated Victorian child's mug with a three- dimensional child's head featured like a high relief cameo in the center of an elaborate Victorian design. The rim of the cup has a beaded design that is also on the handle.The Meriden Britannia company was founded in 1852 in Meriden, Connecticut. It later became part of the International Silver Company. A rare mug for the collector.

Dimensions: approx.
height 3" (7.62cm )
diameter 2 7/8" (7.30cm) without handle
Weight: approx. 5.38 oz,152.42 g
Metal: silverplate with natural patina
Style: Victorian
Age: late 1800s to very early 1900s
Markings: "MERIDEN BRIT'A" 34 popular