August Americana
Description:
William and Mary Commemorative Two-handled Porringer and Another Two-handled Porringer, 18th century, one with flat lid with molded crown, portraits of William and Mary, intertwined "WR" cipher, scrollwork, and Tudor rose, and mounting three roosters, the base with two pierced handles, one with incomplete mark attributed to Samuel Pettiver, London; the other porringer with molded lid and base with two pierced handles, one marked with a crown over illegible symbol, wd. to 10 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.