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Fauconberg porringer

Unknown artist, 1652–1653

Photo: courtesy of Sotheby's

A twelve sided covered cup with opposing scroll handles and a plain cylindrical foot. The bowl bears the arms of Thomas Belasyse, a chevron between three fleur-de-lis impaling those of his first wife Mildred, daughter of Viscount Castleton. A porringer of the size and quality of the Fauconberg cup could be used for caudle, a hot spicy drink of ale or wine whisked into an emulsion with egg yolks.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Fauconberg porringer, 1652–1653

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Silver gilt

Dimensions

22 x 19.2 cm, weight: 1kg

Grant

25000

Total cost

100000

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