Samuel Danforth. Porringer, 1793–1802. Pewter, 2 x 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (5.1 x 20.6 x 14.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.101. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.101.jpg)
Samuel Danforth. Porringer, 1793–1802. Pewter, 2 x 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (5.1 x 20.6 x 14.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.101. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.101_bw.jpg)
Porringer
Decorative Arts and Design
MAKER
Samuel Danforth
MEDIUM
Pewter
DATES
1793–1802
DIMENSIONS
2 x 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (5.1 x 20.6 x 14.3 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Impressed within chevron shape in handle, partially struck stamp: eagle within a round stamp with a serrated edge.
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
45.10.101
CREDIT LINE
Designated Purchase Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Pewter porringer; round bowl rises from flat bottom to slightly flaring sides and ends in narrow, flared lip. Attached openwork handle (soldered to side) consists of chevron shape flanked on each side by a large fish with mouth at bottom of handle, body curving outward along side, and a looped tail near top; ring at apex of handle between fish tails; small flowers and other decorative shapes around chevron.
CONDITION: Good; edge of bowl slightly misshapen; allover light scratches and pitting; larger pit marks inside bowl; crack in edge of bowl near handle; patch of discolored spots near handle on inside of bowl; many small dents, especially around bottom. There appears to be a repair on outside of bowl near bottom.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Samuel Danforth. Porringer, 1793–1802. Pewter, 2 x 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (5.1 x 20.6 x 14.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.101. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.101.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 45.10.101.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
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