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Porringer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-50061

Description

Geometric, squarish keyhold handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

porringers (dishes)
silver (metal)
Silver
PORRINGER

Label

In exhibit "Martha Anne Kuhn" at the Bostonian Society June 2000 to August 2000.

Inscription

Engraved on bottom: Austin Kuhn/from/Martha Austin 1824 WPK/1885 [No marks]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.25 (H), 5.5 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1982.16

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