Antique 1689 Sterling Silver Porringer and Cover

This exceptional antique William III sterling silver porringer with cover has a plain rounded cylindrical form onto a circular spreading foot.

The lower portion of the body is encircled with an exceptional band of chased alternating leaf designs.

The body is further ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials ‘WSM’.

This cup retains the original hallmarked domed push fit cover embellished with a large chased stylized leaf motif in a swirl design.

The cover is surmounted by an exceptional cast leaf decorated sterling silver bud style finial.

This fine silver porringer with cover is fitted with two exceptional cast and applied S-scroll handles.

Early examples in such exceptional condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Condition
This antique silver porringer with cover is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The chased decoration is all very sharp in keeping with age.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the porringer are very clear; it is rare to see such clear hallmarks on a piece of this age, often they cannot be deeply struck due to the rounded surface.
The part hallmarks to the upper plateau of the cover were struck before the piece was chased therefore the definition of the marks is lost.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Dimensions
Length across handles 20.7 cm /8.1″
Diameter of body 13.7cm /5.4″
Diameter of cover 14.3cm/5.6″
Diameter of foot 16.4cm/6.5″
Height 16.4cm/6.5″

Weight
19.8 troy ounces/615g

Maker: Roger Grange
Date: 1689
Origin: London, England.