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Porringer
Samuel Vernon
1720-1737
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Vernon (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1965.1371
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.1371
Object Name
Porringer
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Samuel Vernon (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; New England; United States; North America
Date
1720-1737
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "SV / <fleur-de-lis>" stamped in a heart-shape surround
Type: Mark
Location: Bowl, upper surface, center
Inscription: "SV / <fleur-de-lis>" stamped in a heart-shape surround
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface
Inscription: "G / R·:·E / E·:·G" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Wrought
- Cast
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.598 (H) x 5.591 (W) x 7.874 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.6 (H) x 14.2 (W) x 20 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
9.6298