Simeon Soumaine (American, baptized 1685–ca. 1750). <em>Porringer</em>, ca. 1730. Silver, height: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); diameter: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 65.52. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 65.52_acetate_bw.jpg)

Porringer

Artist:Simeon Soumaine

Medium: Silver

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Dates:ca. 1730

Dimensions: height: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); diameter: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 65.52

Image: 65.52_acetate_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Silver porringer with simple three-hole handle. The bowl is raised from a single piece of silver with boldly curving sides, lip flaring out and a base that projects up within the bowl. CONDITION: Evidence of break in center of handle.

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