Rare 1920s Sterling Silver St Christopher Motorist’s Plaque – T. L. Mott

A scarce and evocative interwar sterling silver St Christopher icon, produced by the respected silversmith T. L. Mott and dating to the 1920s, a period closely associated with the rise of private motoring in Britain.

Finely die-struck in solid silver, the plaque depicts St Christopher carrying the Christ Child, the traditional protector of travellers, rendered in crisp relief despite its compact scale. Measuring approximately 0.5 inches wide, and 0.85 inches wide including the original rear mounting, this piece was most likely intended as a motorist’s talisman, mounted to a car dashboard, vent, or similar interior fitting, a reassuring presence for early motorists navigating Britain’s developing road network.

Such pieces were popular personal accessories during the interwar years, the association with T. L. Mott, known for his high-quality religious silver and novelty items, further enhances its collectability.