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Porringer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-49477

Description

Keyhole handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

porringers (dishes)
silver (metal)
Silver
Keyhole
PORRINGER

Inscription

Engraved on handle: S I*E Struck on bottom: S. Emery

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Emery, Stephen, 1749-1801 (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

2 (H), 5.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.419

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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