Charles II Silver Gilt Covered Porringer

An English sterling silver Charles II porringer, London 1678 by Robert Cooper. The body is chased with acanthus leaves and has two applied Caryatid handles. It is engraved with a large identical armorial on both sides. The lid is mounted with a multi sectional floral finial and is decorated with acanthus leaves. This cup was sold by Sotheby Parke Bernet and published in "World Antiques" published in 1978. W: 1.010g H 7" x D 7" POA