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On Display: House - Hardenbergh Bedroom
Porringer
William Kirby
1760-1793
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Kirby (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1965.2497
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2497
Object Name
Porringer
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
William Kirby (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1760-1793
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of handle
Inscription: "W·K·" with a folaite device at the top and bottom, all stamped within a circle.
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: "HB" scratched crudely in capitals.
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: "nxn" scratched crudely.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.575 (H) x 6.299 (W) x 4.331 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4 (H) x 16 (W) x 11 (Diam)