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Porringer
David Melville
1788-1793
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
David Melville (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1960.0999
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.0999
Object Name
Porringer
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
David Melville (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; United States; North America
Date
1788-1793
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle bracket
Inscription: "D X M / 1788", cast
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
2.25 (H) x 8 (W) x 5.43 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.715 (H) x 20.32 (W) x 13.792 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Height is overall. The height to the rim of the bowl is 1.875 inches.
The diameter is of the bowl rim.