Title
Pewter Porringer
Creator
Date
c. 1790
Description
A pewter porringer (American, c. 1790) attributed to David Melville (1755-1793), with a geometric large tab handle and "Newport" type bracket. The handle is marked with the initials "H P."
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
2 1/8" x 5 3/4" x 7 7/8"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5534
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