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Porringer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1875

GUSN

GUSN-36634

Description

Round pewter porringer with convex well and decorative "Old English" handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

porringers (dishes)
pewter (tin alloy)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Porringer

Inscription

"A S" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 6 1/2 (HxW), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Purchased from Mrs. Isaac Sprague Sr.

Accession Number

1934.597

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