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The attribution of this mark is based on research by Dr. David Mitchell for the Goldsmiths' Company.
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LONDON, 1681, MAKER'S MARK TE BELOW A CORONET, PROBABLY FOR THOMAS ELLIOTT (2)
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A CHARLES II SILVER PORRINGER
LONDON, 1681, MAKER'S MARK TE BELOW A CORONET, PROBABLY FOR THOMAS ELLIOTT (2)
Circular, the lower body chased with acanthus foliage, one side engraved with initials 'A*W' the other side prick engraved with initials 'M.K' and dated '1691', the foot later applied with strengthening band, marked underneath
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long, over handles
7 oz. 9 dwt. (232 gr.)
LONDON, 1681, MAKER'S MARK TE BELOW A CORONET, PROBABLY FOR THOMAS ELLIOTT (2)
Circular, the lower body chased with acanthus foliage, one side engraved with initials 'A*W' the other side prick engraved with initials 'M.K' and dated '1691', the foot later applied with strengthening band, marked underneath
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long, over handles
7 oz. 9 dwt. (232 gr.)
Provenance
Anonymous Sale; Christie's, Melbourne, 17 November, 1998, lot 600.
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