Title
Pewter Porringer
Creator
Date
1780-1783
Description
A pewter porringer (American, 1780-1783) made by David Melville (1755-1793) of Newport, RI. The porringer has a solid tab handle and rayed bracket. The handle is impressed with David Melville's rare boar mark (also sometimes identified as a porcupine).
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
1 7/8" x 5" x 7 3/4"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5536
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