Two handled open cup, lower part embossed with flutes and gadroons. At the base of the lip is a band of oblique gadrooning with punched design of leaves above and below. It is decorated on one side with an embossed cartouche of scroll and leaves. Unidentified maker's mark, R.G.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Silver porringer, 1738
Date supported
1961
Medium and material
Silver
Dimensions
10 cm
Gifted by
Joyce McGowan
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