Porringer
Thomas
Category
Silver
Date
6 Jul 1894
Materials
Silver
Measurements
147 mm (H); 295 mm (W); 186 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
New Bond Street
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25962.1
Summary
Victorian part spirally-fluted two handled porringer. Porringer has silver scrolled handles with human head at top. Engraved coat of arms on bottom, with presentation inscription to; George Abraham Gibbs, from Henry Martin Gibbs. July 6th, 1894. Incised mark; (Crown and two headed bird) / THOMAS / 153 NEW BOND ST. Hallmark - assayed 1893. Makers' mark; (Prince of Wales feathers) / FBT.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Thomas