Title
Pewter Porringer
Date
c. 1800
Description
A pewter porringer (American, c. 1800) made by David or Thomas Melville of Newport, RI. The Newport-type porringer has a large tab solid handle and rayed bracket. The handle is partially impressed with the Melville mark of an anchor surrounded by the motto "IN GOD WE HOPE."
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
1 5/8" x 5 1/4" x 7 3/8"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5550
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