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Porringer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815-1835

GUSN

GUSN-36635

Description

Small round pewter porringer; decorative "Old English" handle; trench around convex well.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"H K" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 4 3/4 (HxW), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Purchased from Mrs. Isaac Sprague Sr.

Accession Number

1934.598

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