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.The armorials are ca. 1735 but the gilding appears original.
This covered porringer is documented in Rachael Field's book, "Buying Antique Silver and Sheffield Plate", pg. 57.
POA
A Charles II silver-gilt covered porringer by Robert Cooper, London 1678
PRICE UPON REQUEST.