A Charles II sterling silver porringer

A Charles II sterling silver porringer
maker s mark EN or EV under a crown above a mullet, London
1682
Sides chased with flowers and foliage, one side further chased with a lion, the other with a unicorn, with two bead and scroll handles, later engraved with a crest.
height 4in (10cm); width over handles 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 5in (12.5cm); weight approximately 9.2oz troy
Provenance: With Spink & Son, Ltd., London, 18 March 1968.
Property from a Northern California Estate.
Condition Report: Fully marked to underside. Maker s mark not identified by Jackson. See 3rd ed., 1989, p. 138. General marks, scratches, rubbing, tarnishing and wear commensurate with age and use. Repairs around handles. Handles possibly replaced. With later heraldic engraving.