LONDON, 1682, MAKER'S MARK MK IN A LOZENGE, VERY PROBABLY FOR MARY KING

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A CHARLES II SILVER BLEEDING-BOWL
LONDON, 1682, MAKER'S MARK MK IN A LOZENGE, VERY PROBABLY FOR MARY KING
Of shallow circular form, the pierced trefoil handle engraved with initials 'AW', marked on rim and handle
3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) diam.
2 oz. 5 dwt. (68.7 gr.)

Provenance

with Garrard, London, July 1965.
A Private Collector, sold to benefit a Charitable Foundation; Sotheby's, New York, 22 April 1998, lot 300.

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Lot Essay

The attribution of this mark is based on research by Dr. David Mitchell for the Goldsmiths' Company. Similar vessels are called porringers in 17th century American inventories. it has been debated whether the British examples were only used in medical practice or if they had many uses.

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