Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1265

A Charles II two-handled porringer and cover decorated in the chinoiserie style with parrots

Estimate £8,000 - £12,000

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Description

A Charles II two-handled porringer and cover decorated in the chinoiserie style with parrots, flowers and fruiting trees, the 'S' scroll handles with female Janus heads, the cover with a melon knop, maker 'F S' (see Jackson revised p134), London 1683, 5.75in (14.5cm) high, 4.5in (11.5cm) diameter 13oz