Porringer, Unidentified "W.N." Mark

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Caption

Unknown Maker. Porringer, Unidentified "W.N." Mark, probably late 18th–early 19th century. Pewter, 1 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (4.4 x 17.1 x 12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.226. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Porringer, Unidentified "W.N." Mark

Date

probably late 18th–early 19th century

Geography

Possible place made: New England, United States

Medium

Pewter

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

1 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (4.4 x 17.1 x 12.1 cm)

Inscriptions

Lightly incised initials on underside of handle, in script: "A P[?]"

Markings

Molded letters on underside of handle: "W. N"

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

45.10.226

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