A rare and wonderful early silver child’s porringer or two handled bowl, with clear London marks for 1659, two years before the restoration of the monarchy, a time when silver was very scarce and opulence frowned upon. London date letter ‘B’, London town mark, lion passant sterling mark and a maker’s mark ‘T K’ with a star above. The maker is not known as this mark belongs to the pre 1681 register destroyed by a fire at Goldsmith’s Hall. A very fine set of marks indeed. Superb naïve chased and embossed design of tulips on a matted ground with prick dot borders. Faint remains of contemporary scratch initials ‘C’ over ‘B H’ on the centre of the plain rim.Condition: In remarkable condition for its age of 358 years, the marks are very nice, with just some rubbing to one edge of the lion’s head, the chased design has really good definition, and the original scroll handles have not indented the bowl where they join. One of the handles has a small split starting at the top, and a possible old solder repair. There a couple of tiny dinks to the body. I have deliberately not taken the porringer to my silversmith as this would spoil the lovely patina.Maker: T.K with a star above, London 1659Dimensions: Height: 48mm. Diameter: 64mm. Width handle to handle: 110mm. Weight: 56gPlease have a look at my other listings, I have many superb pieces of collector''s silver listed.BUY WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE. All my antiques are good collector''s pieces, ideal as special gifts, for investors or for resale by dealers. I offer generous discounts on multiple purchases. No quibble fourteen-day money back guarantee (purchaser pays return postage).Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information about this antique. Please quote the ''our reference'' number from the bottom of the listing.TO PAY BY CARD OR PAYPAL:• Email me for a postage quote.• Click on the ''PAY NOW'' button.• Put postage amount in the shipping box.• Click on the PAY button.To pay by Bank Transfer or cheque, please email me for details. I post within 48 hours of cleared payment (cheques take up to five working days). UK by next day Royal Mail Special Delivery, international by Royal Mail International tracked, tracking number advised.Please check the dimensions of the object carefully as apparent size can be deceptive.The silver is photographed in flat natural light, but silver is so reflective that black spots from the camera, and other reflections are sometimes unavoidable.All weights and sizes given are approximate.International buyers please note: You are responsible for any taxes or charges levied in your country.I prefer to receive payment by direct bank transfer where possible, please contact me.FREE WORLD WIDE POSTAGE. Postage within the UK by Royal Mail Special Delivery next day tracked and signed for service, postage overseas by Royal Mail Special Delivery 3 to 5 day tracked and signed for service....