Early Spoons, Silver and Collectors' Items - 26th January 2005

Lot 631

A Portuguese two handled porringer

Estimate £200 - £250 | Hammer £1100

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Description

A Portuguese two handled porringer , with lobed and embossed decoration and twin, hooded, caryatid handles the base scratched with the initials "BDE to TC", traces of an indistinct mark, probably late 19th century, 9.3in (23.5cm) wide, 12oz.