Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1399

A porringer

Estimate £400 - £500

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Description

A porringer, with twin beaded mask handles, embossed around the lower body with birds, flowers, lizards, a horse, a snail and curiously a tortoise with a sail or screen, unmarked, probably c.1665, 5in (12.8cm) diameter, 11.5oz.