A Charles II silver porringer and cover, maker's mark RC within pellets and circle, London, 1683, the cover with maker's mark only struck twice

A Charles II silver porringer and cover

maker's mark RC within pellets and circle, London, 1683, the cover with maker's mark only struck twice

the slightly tapering cylindrical body flat-chased with Chinoiserie plants and exotic birds, engraved on one side with a lady’s coat-of-arms between the initials EC over EP and the date 1683 (this date apparently replacing another of the 18th century), applied cast scroll handles, the detachable domed cover similarly decorated with Chinoiseries below a cast leaf finial

17cm. high

573gr, 18oz 8dwt