Porringer
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Thomas Danforth Boardman (American, 1784–1873). Porringer, 1805–1820. Pewter, 1 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 in. (4.8 x 18.7 x 13 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.92. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Porringer
Date
1805–1820
Geography
Place made: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
1 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 in. (4.8 x 18.7 x 13 cm)
Inscriptions
Inscribed on underside in red paint : "39.33L-36" (old accession #)
Markings
Mark impressed on keyhole-shaped section in center of handle: partially struck or worn stamp of an eagle with spread wings behind a shield, lines with stars on end (rays?) radiate from behind eagle's head; below eagle on right, "B."; below eagle on left, illegible letter [probably "T."]; all within a beaded frame in general shape of figure 8 (or two horseshoes placed end to end). [Lower section of stamp is illegible.]
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.92
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