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Antique Britannia Silver Porringer by John Cory, London, 1697

$3,410.05
£2,450
€2,915.98
CA$4,694.52
A$4,775.32
CHF 2,726.77
MX$57,760.09
NOK 31,795.62
SEK 32,282.79
DKK 21,799.12

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III English Britannia silver porringer, an addition to our 18th century silverware collection. This antique William III Britannia standard silver porringer has a circular rounded form. The lower portion of this 17th century silver porringer is embellished with chased alternating fluted decoration accented with an engraved simplified scalloped border. The upper portion is encircled with a chased rope twist decorated girdle. The decoration to the anterior surface displays the contemporary pin struck initials 'R.T A.D' and the date '1697'. This Britannia silver porringer is fitted with two rope twist decorated S scroll handles. Britannia Silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of Fine silver). Condition This antique silver porringer bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full Britannia hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are very clear in keeping with age. Dimensions length across handles 11.9cm/4.7" diameter 7.3cm/2.9" height 6.5cm/2.6" Weight 3 troy ounces/94.7g Maker: John Cory Date: 1697 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of 17th century silverware.
  • Creator:
    John Cory (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.6 in (6.61 cm)Diameter: 2.9 in (7.37 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1690-1699
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1697
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C50651stDibs: LU1200222127332

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