Mid 17th Century Antique Charles II Silver Large Porringer London 1662

£ 12,500.00

Museum quality Charles II silver porringer London 1662.

 

Description

Rare Charles II large silver caldron shaped porringer decorated with pristine hand chased floral motifs, depicting a mythical unicorn and an enraged fleeing lion.

 

Weight:  26 troy ounces/809 grams

Height:  5.7 inches/14.5cm

Width:  10.25 inches/26cm (back of handle to back of opposite handle)

Diameter:  8 inches/20cm

Note:  Maker possible/probably John Bache but due to the great fire of London the archives was destroyed in 1666.

Condition:   Excellent throughout

Price:  £12,500