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Porringer
Frederick Bassett
1761-1800
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Frederick Bassett (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hartford or New York; Connecticut or New York; New England or Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1965.2499
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1965.2499
Object Name
Porringer
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Frederick Bassett (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hartford or New York; Connecticut or New York; New England or Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as New York City and Hartfard by Montgomery.
Date
1761-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of handle
Inscription: "F·B" with a fleur-de-lis above and below stamped in a circle with a beaded border.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.89 (H) x 7.559 (W) x 5.118 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.8 (H) x 19.2 (W) x 13 (Diam)