Porringer chased with flower-head ornament, the scroll handles are in the form of caryatids. Inscribed; 'From Asby Maske on St Mark Day - 1669 - the swiftest horse bought this way'.
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Title of artwork, date
Porringer, c. 1665
Date supported
1986
Medium and material
Silver-gilt
Grant
1000
Total cost
5800
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