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Porringer

Maker: Richard Lee Sr. or Richard Lee Jr.
Medium: Pewter
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Connecticut, USA
- Possible place made: 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"
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 45.10.26
Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
Image: Overall, 45.10.26.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

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.

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