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maker's name unrecorded, the mark, CA in monogram, pellet under, London 1664, of circular baluster form the lower section decorated with repoussé foliage, the upper plain with a crest under a coronet, the two scroll handles with maiden's head thumbpiece, engraved to the base '1663' with the remains of two initials, 11.7ozt (Dimensions: h: 10cm)

(h: 10cm)

Footnote: Provenance: From the collection of Lord Hastings Other notes: Tableware, and indeed diets, have changed considerably through the ages. In the 16th and 17th century, everyday nourishment depended heavily on eggs, milk, oats and grains. Ale, sack mead, wine, spices, sultanas and sugar were added for flavour. The gruel, porridge, potage (soup), caudle and other sloppy warm mixtures were partially drunk and partially eaten with a spoon. They were individually served in 2 handled cups which became known as porringers. The porringer was introduced in the 1600s and evolved from its predecessor, the posset cup, which had a lid and was used for holding 'posset' - a hot remedy drink made from curdled milk with wine or ale. During the 17th and 18th centuries, porringers of all sizes were used within homes throughout England and Europe and they became an all-purpose bowl for an individual family member. The maker's mark is listed without an attributed name in 'Jackson's' page 125 Literature: Sir Charles Jackson, Silver and gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland, Antiques Collectors Club, 3rd Edition, 1994 p125

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