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A James II sterling silver porringer or bleeding bowl, mark of IW, possibly John Wright, London 1686

of typical form, with rounded body, straight rim, flat base, the flat handle pressed with geometric motifs and engraved contemporary lion crest, hallmarked to rim with IW over a device, lion passant underside of handle
5cm high, 13cm bowl diameter
215gms silver weight

PROVENANCE
Acquired Sotheby's Fine English Silver sale, New York, 22 October 1993, lot 385, by J.H. Bourdon-Smith for John Batt
Collection of the Honourable Justice John Batt AM

  • Condition: This item is in solid condition throughout, the bowl is even and the handle is solid and good. There are some light scratches and roughness (underside) where the handle joins the bowl. Some light pitting to the top of the handle, more pronounced to the underside. The whole presents with a good, fine mellow patina with some light scuffing and marks consistent with age. Overall very good condition.

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