Title
Pewter Porringer
Creator
Date
c. 1790
Description
A pewter porringer (American, c. 1790) attributed to David Melville (1755-1793) of Newport, RI. The porringer has a pierced geometric type handle and rayed bracket.
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
2" x 5 1/4" x 7 3/4"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5552
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