This antique George V Britannia* standard silver porringer has a circular shaped form in the Charles II style.

This antique porringer is embellished with an embossed unicorn illustration to one side and a lion to the other.

The body is further ornamented with large leaf and floral designs to either side of the handles.

This impressive Britannia standard silver porringer is fitted with two C scroll handles with bifurcating lower terminals.

The underside bears the retailer"s mark "Tessiers, London".

* Britannia standard silver was introduced by the British government in 1697 to denote an alloy of silver containing 95.84% silver, with the balance usually copper. Since the hallmarking changes of 1999 Britannia silver has been denoted by the hallmark 958.

This antique silver bowl is a very good gauge of silver, very good quality and in excellent condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Width across handles 14cm/5.5"

Diameter of rim 9cm/3.5"

Diameter of body 10cm/4"

Height 7.5cm/3"

7 troy ounces/218g

Date: 1912

Origin: London, England

Maker: Tessiers Ltd.