Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Porringer 1697 (1 of 9)

AC Silver

Tyne and Wear, UK

Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.

Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Porringer 1697

Name: Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Porringer 1697
SKU: LA462048
Price: 2450 GBP
Availability: InStock

REF: C5065 / LA462048

£2,450

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Description

Exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III English Britannia silver porringer; an addition to our 18th century silverware collection. This antique William III Britannia standard silver* porringer has a circular rounded form. The lower portion of this 17th century silver porringer is embellished with chased alternating fluted decoration accented with an engraved simplified scalloped border. The upper portion is encircled with a chased rope twist decorated girdle. The decoration to the anterior surface displays the contemporary pin struck initials 'R.T A.D' and the date '1697'. This Britannia silver porringer is fitted with two rope twist decorated S scroll handles. * Britannia Silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver). Maker: John Cory Origin: London, England

measurements

Height:

6.5 cm

Diameter:

7.3 cm

Weight:

94.7 g

Length across handles 11.9cm

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declaration

AC Silver has clarified that the Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Porringer 1697 (LA462048) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1697

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condition

This antique silver porringer bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full Britannia hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are very clear in keeping with age. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of 17th century silverware.

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