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Porringer
Thomas Melville
1793-1796
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Melville (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1967.1374
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1374
Object Name
Porringer
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Thomas Melville (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; United States; North America
Date
1793-1796
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, face of bracket
Inscription: "TM", cast
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, top surface
Inscription: "NEWPORT" above and "[ ]H[ ]E" to the left with an anchor and stars, stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
2 (H) x 7.375 (W) x 4 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.08 (H) x 18.733 (W) x 10.16 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
The diameter is of the bowl rim.
The height is at the tip of the handle. The height of the porringer bowl is 1.675 inches.