Lot 105
  • 105

A Charles II silver porringer, maker's mark WC (Jackson's, p. 124), London, 1661

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • 19cm, 7 1/2 in high
the body and cover embossed and chased with flowers and foliage, two cast serpent scroll handles, engraved with a coat-of-arms above tied cross-plumes, spool-shaped finial with London Assay Office additions hallmarks for 2008 (case number 8566)

Condition

A few skillful repairs to upper part of the body decoration and below finial at the cover, some dents to cover rim and an old split in the solder join of cover and rim. Marks good and well defined, armorials nice and attractively engraved, good colour. Height without cover 13cm, width of body without handles 14cm. Width of body with handles 25.5cm. For further information or questions regarding this lot please contact the Silver Department directly on 0207.293.5100.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

The arms are possibly those of Innes.