1955.0136.076 Silver Porringer
  • 1955.0136.076 Silver Porringer
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Porringer (Miniature porringer)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Place of Origin:

    Netherlands, Europe

  • Date:

    1649-1950

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Wrought, Chased, Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1955.0136.076


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Object Number

1955.0136.076

Object Name

Porringer (Miniature porringer)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Netherlands, Europe

Origin Notes

As per previous cataloguer: Origin probably Netherlands.

Date

1649-1950

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, upper surface; "[F or T]" stamped in a conforming outline
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface; "MPH/ 1649" engraved
3. Inscription; Handle, upper surface; "AP" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Wrought, Chased, Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

0.827 (H) , 3.425 (L) , 2.008 (W) , 1.0229 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.1 (H) , 8.7 (L) , 5.1 (W) , 29 (Weight)

Object Description

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