1720 Timothy Ley George I London Sterling Silver Porringer (306 Grams)

$1,800.00
Offered for sale is a substantial early 18th-century English sterling silver porringer or caudle cup, made in London in 1720 during the reign of George I. Porringers, traditionally used for porridge, soup, or other soft foods, became established forms of English silver during the late 17th century. Their decorative bodies and elegant twin handles made them both useful and highly ornamental pieces of domestic silver. This example features ribbed S-scroll handles and repousse fluted decoration to the body, complemented by ornamental detail on the rim. The combination of its sculptural handles and richly worked surface gives the piece a distinctive presence characteristic of fine early Georgian silver. The hallmarks at the rim are particularly interesting. The piece bears the LE maker's mark of Timothy Ley, together with the lion's head erased, Britannia, and date letter A. The lion's head erased and Britannia are the marks associated with the higher Britannia standard of silver, indicating a fineness of approximately 95.8% silver. The porringer is in very good condition, particularly considering its age. It remains completely unmonogrammed, preserving the original appearance of the silver and making it an especially appealing example for a collector of early English silver. Water tight. Hallmarks: Timothy Ley's LE maker's mark; lion's head erased; Britannia; date letter A. Dimensions: 4.75" x 7.5" wide handle to handle x 4.25" high. Weight is about 306 grams. Check out some of my other English sterling silver hollowware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6409956 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
Offered for sale is a substantial early 18th-century English sterling silver porringer or caudle cup, made in London in 1720 during the reign of George I. Porringers, traditionally used for porridge, soup, or other soft foods, became established forms of English silver during the late 17th century. Their decorative bodies and elegant twin handles made them both useful and highly ornamental pieces of domestic silver. This example features ribbed S-scroll handles and repousse fluted decoration to the body, complemented by ornamental detail on the rim. The combination of its sculptural handles and richly worked surface gives the piece a distinctive presence characteristic of fine early Georgian silver. The hallmarks at the rim are particularly interesting. The piece bears the LE maker's mark of Timothy Ley, together with the lion's head erased, Britannia, and date letter A. The lion's head erased and Britannia are the marks associated with the higher Britannia standard of silver, indicating a fineness of approximately 95.8% silver. The porringer is in very good condition, particularly considering its age. It remains completely unmonogrammed, preserving the original appearance of the silver and making it an especially appealing example for a collector of early English silver. Water tight. Hallmarks: Timothy Ley's LE maker's mark; lion's head erased; Britannia; date letter A. Dimensions: 4.75" x 7.5" wide handle to handle x 4.25" high. Weight is about 306 grams. Check out some of my other English sterling silver hollowware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6409956 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP