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On Display: House - Simsbury Room
Porringer
Joseph Belcher Sr., Joseph Belcher Jr.
1769-1784
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Joseph Belcher Sr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1960.0923
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.0923
Object Name
Porringer
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Joseph Belcher Sr. (Maker); Joseph Belcher Jr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as Newport, Rhode Island (if by Joseph Belcher Sr.) or Newport or New London, Connecticut (if by Joseph Belcher Jr.) by Montgomery (see page 147).
Date
1769-1784
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of handle
Inscription: "J:B" stamped in an oval.
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: "H. Nelson" crudely scratched twice in capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.969 (H) x 7.874 (W) x 5.512 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5 (H) x 20 (W) x 14 (Diam)