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Porringer
David Melville
1779-1793
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
David Melville (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; Newport; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1956.0009.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1956.0009.001
Object Name
Porringer
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
David Melville (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; Newport; New England; United States; North America
Date
1779-1793
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, topside center
Inscription: "D:M" in a rectangle, stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
2.125 (H) x 7.875 (W) x 5.375 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.397 (H) x 20.003 (W) x 13.652 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
The diameter is of the bowl rim.
The height listed above is at the tip of the handle. The height at the top of the bowl's rim is 1.875 inches.