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Item: Porringer Description: Large, half fluted with rope-work girdle Hallmark: London 1715 by Matthew Lofthouse Dimensions: 185mm wide (incl. handles); 116mm diameter at top; 104mm high; 1 1/4 pint volume; 282g weight Comments: This fantastic quality George I period porringer is in outstanding condition. Ordinarily porringers of this age have all manner of condition issues, however this piece has neither damage nor repairs and retains a good patina. A further bonus is the vacant cartouche with no erasures and the presence of the original betrothal engravings to the underside. Additionally, the underside has a later engraved betrothal triangle and a crest depicting a crowned lion - the surname (beginning with "S") remains consistent and is a sign that this was a family heirloom. Furthermore the Britannia Standard hallmarks are in equally crisp condition with the unusual makers mark of a conjoined "LO".
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