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Covered silver porringer

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Covered silver porringer
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A porringer is a small dish used for soup or porridge. This silver example was made in 1682-3 by Alexander Reid, a member of a family of Edinburgh goldsmiths. Pieces with this type of extravagant ornamentation are extremely rare in Scotland.

The straight-sided dish, with two S-shaped handles, is decorated with both engraving and repoussé work. The lid is topped with a cast strawberry with four leaves.

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