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Collections: Decorative Arts: Porringer, Unidentified "I.G." Mark

19:00 08/16/2008

spicytaco - A porringer is a shallow cup or bowl with a handle.

posted by shelley

09:15 08/03/2008

whats a porringer

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Porringer, Unidentified "I.G." Mark

• Medium: Pewter
• Possible Place Made: New England, USA
• Dates: probably late 18th-early 19th century
• Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. (3.8 x 15.9 x 11.1 cm)
• Markings: Molded letters on underside of handle: "I G [possibly 'C']"
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
• Accession Number: 45.10.225
• Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
• Image: Overall, 45.10.225.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
Porringer, Unidentified "I.G." Mark, probably late 18th-early 19th century. Pewter, 1 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. (3.8 x 15.9 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.225 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.225.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Round pewter porringer with flared, bent rim and raised dome in center of bottom. Attached openwork handle (soldered) in general triangular shape with crown form atop keyhole shape flanked by curling foliate forms. CONDITION: Good; minor scratching and a few spots of discoloration; few dings around bowl; top edge misshapen; handle worn.

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19:00 08/16/2008

spicytaco - A porringer is a shallow cup or bowl with a handle.

posted by shelley

09:15 08/03/2008

whats a porringer

posted by spiceytaco

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