A William III Britannia Standard Porringer made in London in 1698 by Robert Timbrell.
A William III Britannia Standard Porringer made in London in 1698 by Robert Timbrell.
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The Porringer is circular in form and is decorated, on the lower half of the main body, with alternate swirling flutes and lobes below a punched band of stylised foliate motifs. The upper section displays a protruding lobed band, below an engraved band of crescents and stylised flower heads. This example has two cast S scroll handles, is engraved on the base with two contemporary initials, and displays a good set of hall marks on the side of the main body.
Height: 2.5 inches, 6.25cm.
Length, handle to handle: 5 inches, 12.5cm
Weight: 4oz.
1698
London
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