Charles II Silver Porringer, London 1663- 17th CenturySOLD

James Baldwin Antiques is pleased to offer this stunning little piece of early English silver, A Porringer or Caudle Cup made by TP between two pellets, London 1663. 

The cup is wonderfully chased with lyrical and naturalistic baroque flowers- a form of chasing which originated in Holland in the early part of the 17th Century, and gained favour in Germany, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. It is of beautiful cheerful proportions, with charming little handles. On the front is a beautifully rendered prick dot engraved initial MB, with various decorative scrolls and sprays coming off it.

It weighs 107g. Measures 12cm across the handle and is 6.5cm tall.

The condition of this piece is excellent. There is an area of untidy solder where one of the handles meets the body, which could have been original- in those days smiths weren't so fussy about leaving exposed solder, but could also have been added later to enforce the join. There is absolutely no evidence of a split or tear, and nothing shows from the inside. My inclination would be to believe it is original, but I mention it for completness of the listing. I have clearly photographed it as well.

The marks are very good and readable, (although not so easy to photograph!) and the piece has a lovely antique patina, and is not too overpolished.

A beautiful piece of museum quality 17th century silver.