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1720 Fine Childs George 1st Britannia Standard Porringer by George Greenhill Jones 60g
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1720 Fine Childs George 1st Britannia Standard Porringer by George Greenhill Jones 60g

18th century
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This is a lovely Porringer made in London in 1720 to Britannia standard by George Greenhill Jones, its in very good condition, nice clear hallmarks, lovely decoration, its a small size probably for a child, it is 12cms across the handles and weighs 43 grams

A fine early 18th century porringer

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George I Silver Porringer to the 18th Century.

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This is a lovely Porringer made in London in 1720 to Britannia standard by George Greenhill Jones, its in very good condition, nice clear hallmarks, lovely decoration, its a small size probably for a child, it is 12cms across the handles and weighs 43 grams

A fine early 18th century porringer

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George I Silver Porringer to the 18th Century.

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A George I Britannia standard silver porringer with twin scroll handles, fluted lower body decoration, and gadrooned banding.
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Archive I A George I Britannia standard silver porringer with twin scroll handles, fluted lower body decoration, and gadrooned banding.

1720 Fine Childs George 1st Britannia Standard Porringer by George Greenhill Jones 60g

Archive II A George I Britannia standard silver porringer with twin scroll handles, fluted lower body decoration, and gadrooned banding. View II
Archive III A George I Britannia standard silver porringer with twin scroll handles, fluted lower body decoration, and gadrooned banding. View III
Archive IV A George I Britannia standard silver porringer with twin scroll handles, fluted lower body decoration, and gadrooned banding. View IV
Archive V A George I Britannia standard silver porringer with twin scroll handles, fluted lower body decoration, and gadrooned banding. View V
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A George I Britannia standard silver porringer with twin scroll handles, fluted lower body decoration, and gadrooned banding.
1720 fine Childs George 1st Britannia standard Porringer by George Greenhill Jones 60g
Ref: SA1239513
A George I Britannia standard silver porringer with twin scroll handles, fluted lower body decoration, and gadrooned banding.
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  • ObjectPorringers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialBritannia Standard Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTwin scroll handles, Rope-twist decoration, Fluted repousse body, Gadrooned rim

An 18th century George I child's porringer originates from London, fashioned in Britannia standard silver by George Greenhill Jones. The silver vessel presents a polished silver colour throughout its curved form, complete with twin scroll handles attached to the sides. Decorative elements include a gadrooned rim at the top, horizontal rope-twist moulding encircling the midsection, and fluted repousse ornamentation shaping the lower body alongside repeating leaf patterns. The piece measures 12 cm across the handles in practical terms for display or handling. Positioned upon a sideboard top within an English country house interior, the porringer serves as a decorative display object or cabinet piece. The metallic surface shows smooth reflections and gentle signs of handling appropriate to its age, while the interior reveals a shallow bowl profile. Collectors incorporate small antique silver items into traditional table settings, cabinet arrangements, or curated side displays.

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A porringer is a shallow vessel with one or two handles, historically used across Europe and North America for serving broth, pottage, or porridge during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Britannia standard silver is a silver alloy containing 95.84% pure silver, introduced in England in 1697 to prevent the melting down of sterling silver coinage for silversmithing.

Authentic George I silver features specific British hallmarks, including the lions head erased and the figure of Britannia for high-standard pieces produced between 1697 and 1720, accompanied by a makers mark and date letter.

Small antique silver hollowware items function as accent pieces when placed on console tables, sideboards, or open bookshelves to introduce metallic texture and historical contrast.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish formulated for historical items, avoiding harsh chemicals that remove intentional patination or detail.
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