Antique Scottish Solid Silver Christening Spoon – Glasgow 1876, William Coghill

This impressive antique Scottish solid silver Christening spoon was crafted in Glasgow in 1876 by the respected silversmith William Coghill. Measuring 13.5cm in length and weighing a generous 18.2 grams, it features an elegant bead-edge border, a design admired for its timeless simplicity and refined style.

A Piece of Scottish Silver Heritage

Scottish silver is highly prized by collectors for its rarity and distinctive character. With clear Glasgow hallmarks for 1876 and the maker’s mark of William Coghill, this spoon represents the very best of Victorian Scottish craftsmanship – a tangible link to over 145 years of silver-making tradition.

A Traditional & Meaningful Christening Gift

Silver spoons have been gifted at Christenings, baptisms, and naming ceremonies for centuries, symbolising prosperity, nourishment, and good fortune for the child. This antique piece offers not only the beauty of a traditional Christening gift but also the depth of history, making it a keepsake to be treasured across generations.

Features & Specifications

• Date: Glasgow 1876

• Maker: William Coghill – renowned Scottish silversmith

• Design: Classic bead-edge pattern

• Size: 13.5cm long

• Weight: 18.2 grams (a heavy, high-quality spoon)

Personalisation & Presentation

Your spoon will be presented in a smart lined gift box, making it ideal for presentation:

• Free engraved plaque inside the box (up to 54 characters)

• Optional bowl engraving – one name only (available for a small extra charge)

Restored with Care

This fine antique spoon has been expertly cleaned, polished, and restored to near-new condition by our specialist silversmiths. It is ready to be given with pride and cherished as both a family keepsake and a piece of Scottish silver history.

✅ Antique Scottish silver Christening spoon – Glasgow 1876
✅ Made by William Coghill, respected Victorian silversmith
✅ Bead-edge design, 18.2g heavy gauge silver
✅ Supplied in a lined gift box with free engraved plaque
✅ Fully restored to near-new condition

A rare and beautiful Victorian Scottish silver Christening spoon, combining elegant design, fine craftsmanship, and enduring tradition – a truly memorable Christening, baptism, or naming day gift.