Rare Irish silver porringer sold for five times estimate at Sworders’ auction

A rare and recently rediscovered Irish Commonwealth/Charles II silver porringer sold today for £25,000 – five times its estimate – at Sworders’ auction in Essex.

The two-handled 6.5in (16cm) long 1659 bowl, known as the 'IS' Porringer carried an estimate of £400…

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