Porringer
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
William Billings. Porringer, 1791–1806. Pewter, 2 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (5.4 x 19.1 x 13.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.33. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.33.jpg)
Maker
Title
Porringer
Date
1791–1806
Geography
Place made: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
2 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (5.4 x 19.1 x 13.3 cm)
Inscriptions
Incised initials on underside of bowl around flat foot: "A A" and "R A [C?]"
Markings
Impressed on top of handle in center: partially struck circular stamp containing "W. [anchor] B."
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.33
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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