Keywords: Master R C - Covered Porringer - Walters 571919.jpg The carefully worked pierced relief of acanthus leaves and putti make this porringer shallow bowl with a handle a sophisticated example of English silversmith work The London guild marks indicating that the silver content was confirmed by a trade association are for 1674-75 while the initials R C are the maker's otherwise unknown Although Dutch maritime rivalries with England were fierce by the mid-1670s official connections were improved and in 1677 the stadholder Willem III would marry Mary daughter of the future King James II of England In this atmosphere English luxury goods were a favored commodity between 1674 1675 Baroque silver with gilt cm 18 4 11 accession number 57 1919 10090 Private collection Walters Art Museum Anonymous gift 1962 World of Wonder The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1971-1972 place of origin London England United Kingdom Walters Art Museum license Baroque art in the Walters Art Museum Porringers Media from the Walters Art Museum no creator template Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |