Porringer

• Artist: Richard Lee Sr. or Richard Lee Jr. (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • Connecticut, USA
  • Springfield, Vermont, USA
• Dates: 1788-1820
• Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 5 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. (2.9 x 13.7 x 9.5 cm)
• Markings: Impressed in top of handle, in center: "RICHARD LEE"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf K
• Accession Number: 45.10.26
• Image: 45.10.26.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Pewter porringer; round bowl rises from flat bottom to slightly flaring sides and ends in narrow, flared lip. Attached handle (soldered to side) in general triangle shape with fancy openwork pattern. CONDITION: Fair; overall pitting, especially on inside bottom of bowl; several small dings and dents around bowl; small hairline crack in rim of bowl appears to have been mended.