Thomas Melville (The Younger). <em>Porringer</em>, 1793–1824. Pewter, 1 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (4.4 x 19.1 x 13.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 47.18. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.18.jpg)

Porringer

Artist:Thomas Melville (The Younger)Thomas Melville (The Elder)

Medium: Pewter

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1793–1824

Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (4.4 x 19.1 x 13.3 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 47.18

Image: 47.18.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Round pewter porringer with flared bent rim and raised dome in center of bottom of bowl; attached, plain handle in general shape of a triangle with bulbous corners and hole in center of tip. CONDITION: Good; some scratches and pitting; dent in lower edge of bowl below handle.

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