Lot 516 , A large 19th century 17th century style two handled silver porringer 17.5 oz.

A large 19th century 17th century style two handled silver porringer with caryatid handles and embossed with animals amid foliage, with engraved crest and latin inscription 'No Time Runs Against The King Neither Rashly nor Timidly', the base with prick dot initials and date 'RM over FJ 1686', maker's mark? Mk within a circle of dots, height 14cm, 17.5 oz.
Estimate £700-1,000

Being offered as 17th century style.
Probable repair to the base of one of the handels. Decoration is showing signs of wear in general, as is the engraved inscriptions. Marks a little rubbed.


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