Title
Pewter Porringer
Creator
Date
c. 1790
Description
A pewter porringer (American, c. 1790) made by David Melville (1755-1793) of Newport, RI. The porringer has a crown-type handle and a straight spline on the back. Pressed into the central circular portion of the handle is an anchor surrounded by the initials "DM."
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
1 5/8" x 4 3/8" x 6 1/8"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5563
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