Title
Pewter Porringer
Creator
Date
late 18th century
Description
A pewter porringer (American, late 18th century) attributed to David Melville (1755-1793) of Newport, RI. The porringer has a solid table handle and rayed bracket. The handle is marked at the top with the initials "DM" around an anchor.
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
2" x 5" x 7 3/4"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5549
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