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Porringer
William Swan
1735-1774
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Swan (Maker)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Massachusetts; Worcester; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1977.0073
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. Marshall P. Blankarn
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Object Number
1977.0073
Object Name
Porringer
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
William Swan (Maker)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Massachusetts; Worcester; New England; United States; North America
Date
1735-1774
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of handle
Inscription: "Swan" in script in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of handle
Inscription: Illegible letters in a rectangle, possibly WS (Quimby, p. 168)
Type: Inscription
Location: Upperside of handle
Inscription: "V/E L/OL to PL" in block letters
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Raised
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.772 (H) x 8.125 (W) x 5.75 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.501 (H) x 20.637 (W) x 14.605 (Diam)
Dimensions (oz)
8.0777
Measurement Notes
Weight in Troy ounces is 7 oz. 6 dwt. 8 gr.