Porringer

• Artist: William Billings (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: 1791-1806
• Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (5.4 x 19.1 x 13.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on top of handle in center: partially struck circular stamp containing "W. [anchor] B."
• Inscriptions: Incised initials on underside of bowl around flat foot: "A A" and "R A [C?]"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf K
• Accession Number: 45.10.33
• Image: 45.10.33.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round pewter porringer with flared, bent rim and raised dome in center of bottom. Attached handle (soldered) in general triangular shape with fancy openwork. CONDITION: Good; minor scratching around bowl; few spots of discoloration; gouge on edge of center of bowl corresponds to gouge on underside; pitting and small hairline crack in handle.